A heat advisory has been issued for New York City on Wednesday, as a dangerous wave of hot weather and high humidity are expected to push the heat index in the tristate area up to over 100 degrees.
The National Weather Service issued the advisory for Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
Nearly all of New Jersey will be under a heat advisory as well, with an anticipated 90 degrees and heat index readings up to 103 degrees in some areas.
A code red alert has been issued for Newark, advising at-risk residents, such as the elderly or those with chronic health issues, to take precautions, and urging people to check on neighbors who may be alone.
In Philadelphia, experts are saying the heat index could reach up to 105 degrees, with an excessive heat warning already in effect.
With the incoming heat, the National Weather Service is recommending people avoid direct sun exposure, stay in air-conditioned environments, and cancel strenuous activities or reschedule them to early morning or late evening when temperatures are cooler.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends those who work outdoors take frequent breaks in shaded or cool areas, and that everyone avoid leaving children or pets inside vehicles.
While the majority of Wednesday is likely to be rain-free, heavy thunderstorms could develop in the late afternoon or early evening.
In central and South Jersey, storms are expected to bring with them damaging winds that could exceed 50 mph, as well as hail over an inch in diameter, meteorologists said.
Moving into Thursday and the rest of the week, temperatures are expected to settle back down into the high 70s and low 80s.
Labor Day weekend is looking to be relatively mild, with light rain and potential storms anticipated for Saturday, but mostly sunny, pleasant weather expected on Sunday and Monday.
In the week after the holiday, temperatures could drop into the low 50s in the mornings, bringing a more autumnal feel than we’ve experienced thus far in the summer.
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