An exceptional heat wave will continue to build for the New Jersey and New York City area this weekend! Temperatures are likely to reach the upper 90s on both Saturday and Sunday with some spots possibly breaking the 100°F mark. The heat will be quite oppressive and dangerous when combined with very high levels of humidity. Heat index values could be as high as 115°F in parts of the immediate NYC metro.
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for the NYC Metro on Friday and Saturday. The watch also includes New Jersey, Long Island and Connecticut. Dangerous levels of heat are likely during that time. Temperatures will rise into the upper 90’s, and high dew points will lead to Heat Index Values over 105 F.
This level of heat is dangerous for everyone, but especially for sensitive groups. There are several heat safety tips available on our resource page. The most important thing is to stay hydrated, but it is also recommended that you significantly reduce exposure to the sun. Keep a close eye on children, the elderly and pets.
A heat wave will begin today in NYC, with temperatures expected to rise into the mid and upper 90’s. The combination of temperature and humidity will lead to heat index values near 105 degrees. This level of heat is dangerous for all groups – but especially for children, the elderly, and pets. Keep a very close eye on neighbors and limit exposure to the sun. The worst of the heat will come during the mid afternoon, specifically between 1pm and 4pm.
In addition to oppressive heat, showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon. Some of the storms are likely to be strong and severe. Multiple rounds of storms are likely, with the first round of scattered activity expected by late afternoon. A threat for heavy rain will evolve during the evening, continuing into Thursday.
A stormy and very hot pattern will take control this week. After several pleasant days in a row, temperatures and humidity are on the rise today. Late tonight into Wednesday, the weather will take an unsettled turn. A few disturbances will move through the Northeast states, leading to the development of showers and thunderstorms.
The first of these will pass through the area very early on Wednesday morning. Areas of clouds, showers and storms are all expected. After clearing during the day on Wednesday, with very hot temperatures, additional rounds of storms are likely. These will continue through Thursday afternoon. Thereafter, heat and humidity will become the main story. A heat wave is likely in NYC and NJ this week.