Information From New York Emergency Management

Extreme Heat Is Expected this Weekend

According to the latest National Weather Service forecast, temperatures and heat indices will increase this week, reaching dangerously high levels by the weekend.

On Friday, temperatures are expected to be in the mid to upper 90s and heat indices close to 105 degrees. Heat indices are expected to reach 107 degrees on Saturday and remain around 100 degrees on Sunday. Extreme heat is one of the most significant hazards facing New York City. In New York City, most heat-related deaths occur after exposure to heat in homes without air conditioning. Air conditioning is the best way to stay safe and healthy when it is hot outside, but some people at risk of heat illness do not have or do not turn on an air conditioner.

People most at risk during heat emergencies are laborers or individuals who spend time outdoors, older adults, children, and people with health issues or without adequate cooling in their homes.