Eyewitness News meteorologists say inland areas may begin feeling the brunt of the heat as early as Tuesday, with highs pushing into the 90s and only a slight chance of a stray afternoon storm.
AccuWeather: Clouds to sun, humid
By midweek, the heat increases further. Wednesday will bring a combination of sizzling temperatures and the potential for isolated storms, with highs reaching into the low 90s.
Thursday may end up being the hottest day of the stretch, with temperatures surging into the mid-90s, possibly even higher than currently forecast. By Friday, the city is likely to officially log a heat wave, defined by consecutive days at or above 90 degrees.
Gov. Kathy Hocul took time to address the dangerous heat on Sunday.
"Heat impacts are cumulative, which means the health risks increase day after day," she said. "...People with children, it's not the best time to take a baby for walking the stroller. If you're walking the dog, try to minimize the outdoor time, because it can be very dangerous."
The governor reminded residents to stay hydrated, check on their neighbors and to be smart about conserving energy.
"Our top priority is keeping New Yorkers safe and taking every step to prepare for this event," she said.
As of Sunday afternoon, an extreme heat watch was issued for all New Jersey counties between July 1 and July 4.
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