NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – A heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. on Monday as sweltering temperatures continue in New York City.
With a high of 97 in the forecast for Monday, the city was expected to mark its first heat wave of the year—three or more days of 90-degree highs.
Mayor Bill de Blasio urged residents to stay hydrated, stay cool, and check on neighbors during hid briefing on Monday,
The heat index could reach 110 degrees Monday with the possibility of a stray thunderstorm later in the afternoon or evening.
A citywide map of cooling elements can be found online at CoolIt! NYC.
A fourth day of extreme heat is expected with the forecast calling for a high of 90 on Tuesday.
Temps are forecast to finally slip down to the mid-80s on Wednesday and Thursday when there could be showers and thunderstorms.
