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Prepare For Extended 'Extreme Heat,' Cuomo Warns
New York City faces its first heat wave of 2021, with temperatures near 90 and up predicted over the weekend and into next week.
NEW YORK CITY — Mother Nature is poised to make up for a washout Memorial Day by cranking the heat a bit too high.
New York City and the state face an extended period of "extreme heat" starting weekend, Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned.
"The first heat wave of 2021 is about to blanket the state with sweltering temperatures and thick humidity for several days beginning Sunday, and I urge all New Yorkers to take action to prevent heat-related illnesses or injury," Cuomo said in a statement. "Young children, seniors and those with respiratory conditions are particularly vulnerable to this type of weather. Check on neighbors and limit outdoor activity to ensure you and your loved ones remain safe and healthy through these extreme temperatures."
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Stormy weather may have washed over the city Friday, but forecasters predict it'll give way to sun over the weekend.
Temperatures on a sunny Saturday and Sunday are expected to reach 93 and 91 degrees, respectively, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
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Slightly higher temperatures are expected upstate starting Sunday as a "heat dome" merges with a mass of humidity, the governor's office warned. But it'll still be hot — 88 degrees on Monday in New York City compared to 90 degrees in Albany.
Here's the complete National Weather Service forecast:
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 7 to 16 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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