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Extreme Heat Warning for New York City through the July 4th weekend | Live updates
An extreme heat warning is in effect through Friday night
Last updated: Thursday, July 2, 2026 6:04PM GMT
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The region is enduring a dangerous five-day heat wave, with heat index values on Thursday expected to soar near 110 degrees and as high as 115 degrees in parts of interior New Jersey.
An extreme heat warning remains in effect through the weekend, with temperatures forecast to reach 100 degrees on both Thursday and Friday. If New York City hits 100 degrees, it would be the first time since 2012, while consecutive 100-degree days would be the first since 2011.
The worst of the heat arrives Thursday and Friday, bringing little overnight relief and continuing air quality concerns as the stagnant air mass remains in place. Temperatures stay hot through the Fourth of July, with highs in the mid-90s and a chance for afternoon thunderstorms that could produce gusty winds, heavy rain, and lightning.
While scattered storms may offer brief cooling, high humidity will keep conditions uncomfortable, with heat index values above 100 degrees even on Independence Day. More seasonable temperatures are expected to return early next week.
Residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit time outdoors during peak afternoon heat, and watch for signs of heat-related illness. Checking on vulnerable neighbors and pets is also important during this prolonged stretch of dangerous weather.
Visit nyc.gov/beattheheat for more.
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Mamdani makes lemonade at cooling center in East Harlem
Mayor Mamdani visited the cafeteria at the Carter Burden/Leonard Covello Older Adult Program in East Harlem on Thursday morning.
"We know it is going to be incredibly hot this weekend, being here is the perfect place to be," he told the seniors.
He joined them in cutting up lemons to make a refreshing cold lemonade. He then served it to the dozens of older adults and was greeted with smiles.
He was careful not to mix their coffee with his newly created refreshing drink.
"Staying hydrated is one of the best ways to stay safe," the mayor said
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Queens library acting as cooling center closed for emergency maintenance
Broadway Library (40-20 Broadway in Astoria) and Whitestone Library (151-10 14 Road) are both closed on Thursday, July 2 for emergency maintenance.
The Whitestone Library was supposed to be acting as cooling center on Thursday during the extreme heat.
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Con Edison reduced voltage by 8% in northwest Bronx, Upper Manhattan tip amid extreme heat repairs
Con Edison reduced voltage by 8% in the northwest section of the Bronx and in the northern tip of Manhattan to protect equipment and maintain service as repairs are made amid the extreme heat.
The affected area in the Bronx includes 39,600 customers and is bounded by the Westchester County line on the north, the Harlem River on the south, the Hudson River on the west, Sedgwick Avenue and the Bronx River on the east. It includes parts, or all, of these neighborhoods: Riverdale, Marble Hill, Kingsbridge, and Van Cortlandt Park.
The affected area in Manhattan is bounded by West 155th Street on the south and stretches to the Harlem River on the north. It is bounded by the Hudson River on the west and the Harlem River on the east. The area includes 75,200 customers in the Inwood, Hudson Heights and Washington Heights neighborhoods.
