New Yorkers are facing another day of extreme heat, with temperatures feeling like 100 degrees due to humidity. A heat advisory is effective until 7 p.m., and officials highlight the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially among older adults and those with health conditions. There were record-high temperatures in the city, prompting warnings for residents to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activities. Fortunately, cooling temperatures are expected later in the week with a cold front bringing clouds and potential showers, offering relief from the current heat wave.
A heat advisory is in effect until 7 p.m., with public officials and meteorologists warning about the risks of heat-related illness, especially for older people.
Officials urged New Yorkers to drink lots of water, conserve energy and check on their neighbors as extreme temperatures set multiple heat records.
This is dangerous, potentially deadly heat; more than 500 New York City residents die each year from extreme heat, mostly in homes without air conditioning.
Temperatures are expected to drop to the lower 80s or upper 70s Thursday, bringing some relief from the extreme heat we are currently experiencing.
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