Here's how to stay safe in the heat.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.Scorching temperatures and poor air quality conditions are descending on the New York City metropolitan area on Wednesday, days after heavy rains and flooding devastated areas north of the five boroughs.
“We are seeing temperatures that are five, six, seven degrees above average, but still, nowhere close to records,” said Bryan Ramsey, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “And it looks like we’re only going to be holding that for a few days before we cool back down.” Ozone pollution — not the wildfire smoke from Canada that infiltrated parts of the U.S. this summer — was driving the metropolitan area's poor air quality on Wednesday, according to AirNow.gov.
When city officials were asked about cooling centers, which are currently not open, they said the centers are only activated when the heat index is expected to reach at least 95 degrees for two consecutive days, or 100 degrees in a single day.Stay indoors as much as possible, and use fans, blinds or shades where air conditioning isn’t available.Drivers should use the recirculation button in their cars to avoid pulling the unhealthy air inside.Avoid cold showers after being overheated.
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