While dangerously hot weather has peaked in parts of New York, New York City and the lower Hudson Valley face at least one more day of extreme heat, with heat index values expected to climb above 100 degrees Wednesday.
Here’s what to know about Tuesday’s heat and the forecast for the rest of the week.
Heat advisory continues Wednesday, July 15
A heat advisory remains in effect for New York City, Long Island and parts of the lower Hudson Valley through Wednesday evening.
When: Until 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 15
Where: Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, Suffolk and Nassau counties, along with all five boroughs of New York City
Details: Temperatures are expected to reach the mid to upper 90s, with heat index values — what the temperature feels like — reaching up to 104 degrees in New York City and 101 degrees in the lower Hudson Valley.
Syracuse sets daily heat record
Six New York cities reached or exceeded 90 degrees Tuesday, July 14, according to the National Weather Service.
Syracuse recorded the hottest official temperature in the state, reaching 98 degrees and breaking the previous daily record of 95 degrees set in 1952, according to the National Weather Service in Buffalo.
Rochester and Albany recorded the second-highest temperatures in the state Tuesday, with both cities reaching 94 degrees.
How hot did it get Tuesday in New York?
High temperatures reported Tuesday, July 14:
What to expect next
While temperatures are expected to ease in much of the state after Tuesday’s heat, areas in and around New York City will remain hot through Wednesday before cooler conditions move in later in the week.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: NYC-area heat advisory: Heat index expected to reach 104 degrees Wednesday
Reporting by Victoria E. Freile, New York Connect Team / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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By Victoria E. Freile, New York Connect Team | USA TODAY Network
