Heat Watch issued for this weekend, here’s how to beat the heat
With temperatures set to exceed 100 degrees this weekend, New Yorkers are being encouraged to protect themselves, and others, from heat-related emergencies.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 12. An excessive Heat Watch will then take effect through 10:00 p.m. Sunday, August 13. Heat index values for both days are forecasted for about 105 degrees.
“The extreme heat our city will experience in the coming days is dangerous, and can be fatal, especially for vulnerable populations like seniors and people with chronic medical conditions,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “I encourage every New Yorker to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves during this extended period of intense heat. We are reminding all New Yorkers to use air conditioning or get to a cooling center, drink lots of water, and check in on your family, friends, and neighbors.”