Dangerous heat to hit New York City through the July 4th weekend | Live updates

• Never leave a pet unattended in the car. Like children, dogs and other animals have a harder time staying cool, leaving them extremely vulnerable to heatstroke. A car can overheat even when the window has been left cracked an inch or two. Parking in the shade or leaving water in the vehicle won't prevent your pet from overheating, either. If you see a pet in a hot car, call 911 immediately.

• According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), young, overweight or senior animals or those with short muzzles or thick or dark coats are most at risk for overheating.

• Provide ample water indoors and outdoors.

• Limit outdoor activity, and if outdoors, rest in shaded areas regularly.

• Be mindful of pavement temperatures - hot surfaces may cause burns on paws, so consider walking on grass or using pet boots.

• Never leave pets in vehicles unattended when heat is a risk.

• Know the signs of heatstroke in pets including excessive panting, drooling, lethargy, vomiting and stumbling.

• Never leave a child in an unattended vehicle in the warm weather, not even with the windows slightly open or down, due to the risk of heatstroke (hyperthermia).

• If you see a child in a hot car, call 911 right away and follow their instructions. Emergency personnel are trained to respond.

• Teach children not to play in or around vehicles and to alert an adult when a friend is playing in a vehicle without supervision. Make sure children understand the dangers of trunk entrapment (suffocation, heatstroke, etc.).

• Place something you need, like keys, a purse or bag, or your cell phone, next to your child's car seat so you will remember to check the backseat before you lock the car. Alternatively, place a stuffed toy in your child's car seat when not in use and move the toy to the front passenger seat when your child is in his/her car seat as a reminder that your child is in the vehicle.

• Use drive-through services whenever possible while driving with a child in a vehicle.

• It is vital to recognize the symptoms of heatstroke in children. Symptoms include absence of sweat, confusion, disorientation, flushed skin, loss of alertness, unconsciousness or rapid/shallow breathing.

Governor Kathy Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for a period of extreme heat starting Tuesday with "feels-like" temperatures expected to reach the 90s and low 100s across Western New York, and the high 80s to low 90s in eastern parts of the state and New York City.

The heat is expected to increase Wednesday and Thursday with most of the state experiencing temperatures around or above 100 degrees, potentially up to 110 degrees in some areas.

Extreme Heat Watches are currently in effect for the Capital Region, Long Island, Mid-Hudson, Mohawk Valley, New York City, and the Southern Tier.

"This week will bring dangerous heat all across the state, and my administration is taking action to ensure New Yorkers can safely enjoy our historic summer of activities," Governor Hochul said. "New Yorkers should take the proper precautions to protect themselves and their families by staying hydrated, limiting time outdoors, and monitoring your local forecast. I also encourage everyone to check in on those most vulnerable and our elderly neighbors - one phone call or visit could save a life."

Bridgeport is advising all residents to take caution and seek refuge in cooling centers during normal business hours from July 1 at 12 p.m. until July 3 at 9 p.m.

Residents may utilize any of the locations listed below to seek shelter during periods of heat and increased health risk for those who have asthma:

Senior Centers (Open weekdays only)

-Black Rock Senior Center - 2676 Fairfield Avenue, (8:00am- 3:00pm)
-East Side Senior Center - 268 Putnam Street (8:00am- 3:00pm)
-Eisenhower Senior Center - 307 Golden Hill Street, (8:00am-3:00pm)
-Veterans Affairs Center - 20 Thorme Street, (9:00am- 4:30pm)
-Alpha Community Services YMCA - 650 Park Ave (Mon thru Fri - 9:00am-5:00pm; closed on Saturday & Sunday)

GBT Station

-710 Water Street, Mon- Fri (9:00am- 9:00pm)

Bridgeport Public Library Branches

-Main Branch - 925 Broad Street, Mon & Tues (10:00am- 6:00pm), Wed & Thurs (12:00pm- 8:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am- 5:00pm). Sunday (Closed).

-Black Rock Branch - 2705 Fairfield Avenue, Mon & Wed (10:00am- 6:00pm), Tues & Thurs (12:00pm- 8:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am- 5:00pm). Sunday (Closed).

-Newfield Branch - 755 Central Avenue, Mon & Tues (10:00am- 6:00pm), Wed & Thurs (12:00pm- 8:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am- 5:00pm). Sunday (Closed).

-North Branch - 3455 Madison Avenue, Mon & Wed (10:00am- 6:00pm), Tues & Thurs (12:00pm- 8:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am- 5:00pm) Sunday (Closed).

-Beardsley Branch - 2534 East Main Street, Mon & Wed (10:00am- 6:00pm), Tues (12:00pm- 8:00pm), Thurs (10:00am- 8:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am- 5:00pm) Sunday (Closed).

-East Side Branch - Temporarily closed for construction.