NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) -- An extreme, potentially record-breaking heat wave is forecast to grip the New York City area through the rest of this week and possibly beyond.
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Temps will be at or above 90 degrees through at least next Monday, when a round of thunderstorms may break the heat. Until then, expect sizzling highs and RealFeel temps over 100 at times, according to AccuWeather.
It's not as humid on Tuesday, but heat advisories have been issued for the entire area from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, as the heat and humidity are set to soar starting mid-week. Another round of heat advisories are expected Thursday.
The high was 91 on Tuesday, and will be 94 on Wednesday as well as 95 on Thursday—but RealFeels were in the mid-90s Tuesday and will be between 100 and 105 on Wednesday and Thursday.
New York City will open cooling centers throughout the five boroughs beginning Tuesday. Visit NYC.gov to find cooling centers and learn how to stay safe in extreme heat.
A heat wave is defined as three or more days of heat at or above 90 degrees.
Only 21 times in New York City history has the heat stayed above 90 for seven days in a row. If this heat wave continues into next Tuesday it would account for one of the 10 hottest stretches in the history of the city.
The last time there was eight consecutive days of 90-degree heat was 20 years ago—a stretch in 2002 that lasted from July 29 to Aug. 5. There was a seven-day heat wave in 2013, from July 14 to July 20.
New York City’s longest heat wave ever was in 1953 and lasted 12 days between Aug. 24 and Sept. 4.
Tuesday was hot with sun, clouds and a bit of a breeze. The high was 91, but it felt more like the mid-90s.
Wednesday is even hotter, with a high of 95 under mostly sunny skies. The humidity will push RealFeels to 100 or more.
It's still hot and humid on Thursday, when afternoon thunderstorms may bring gusty winds and heavy downpours. RealFeels will peak between 100 and 105 in the afternoon.
Highs remain at or above 90 on Friday and through the weekend, when it will be mostly sunny and humid with storms in the area Sunday.
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