A warmth advisory is in impact for New York Metropolis by Friday night, with temperatures anticipated to rise sharply within the afternoon as forecasters warn a mixture of warmth and humidity may make it really feel as sizzling as 105 levels in elements of the town.
Friday’s most warmth index values — feels-like temperatures when humidity is mixed with air temperature — are anticipated to achieve between 100 and 105 levels, the Nationwide Climate Service in New York mentioned in an early morning replace.
As sweltering situations grip all 5 boroughs, officers are urging residents to take precautions to keep away from heat-related sickness. Seniors and other people with persistent well being issues or psychological well being situations are at an elevated threat, in line with the NWS.
Folks in Battery Park Metropolis Rockefeller Park. (Theodore Parisienne / New York Each day Information)
“If you haven’t been outside yet…don’t!” the mayor’s workplace mentioned in an announcement shared on social media round 12:30 pm. “We’re under a Heat Advisory today so try to stay inside if you can with good A/C, drink plenty of water and take breaks from the heat if you go outside.”
Cooling facilities throughout the 5 boroughs have been opened to supply aid to those that want it. The town has additionally prolonged hours at some public swimming pools and spray showers. Info on places and hours might be discovered by calling 311 or visiting the town’s official emergency administration web site.
An air high quality alert can also be in impact for New York Metropolis’s 5 boroughs, Lengthy Island and Westchester and Rockland counties by 11 p.m. Friday, the NWS mentioned.
Air high quality ranges are predicted to exceed a worth of 100, which implies individuals ought to think about limiting strenuous out of doors bodily exercise to cut back the chance of hostile well being results.
Along with Friday’s excessive warmth and elevated air pollution ranges, forecasters are warning New Yorkers of extreme thunderstorms that might convey damaging wind gusts of 58 mph or better, in addition to hail, lightning and heavy rainfall to the world.
The most effective probability for thunderstorms is between 4 and 9 p.m., officers mentioned.
“NYers are encouraged to prepare for potential heavy rain from 4 PM to 11 PM today,” New York Metropolis Emergency Administration mentioned in an alert. “During periods of heavy rain causing flooding, move to higher ground. If in a basement, move to a higher floor. If traveling, use caution.”
Initially Printed: July 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM EDT
