Scorching Temperatures and Searing Humidity to Grip the Region for a Week. Residents of the New York area can expect a sweltering stretch of weather, with humidity levels reaching 'oppressive' levels for the next seven days. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory, warning of potentially life-threatening heat indices that could soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. As the heat and humidity combine, the risk of heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, will be significantly increased. With temperatures expected to remain in the mid-90s and humidity levels making it feel even hotter, residents are advised to take precautions to stay cool and hydrated.
Humidity at ‘oppressive' levels for the next week. Plus we're under a heat advisory NBC New York
