Heat Advisory
Update: The heat advisory has been extended through Sunday, July 24, at 8 PM. All other details remain the same.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for New York City on Tuesday, July 19, from 12 PM to 8 PM. It is expected to last through Thursday.
“High heat and humidity with heat indices of around 100 degrees are expected,” according to Notify NYC. “These conditions are dangerous to health. People without air conditioning, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions are most at risk. Avoid strenuous activity. Active children, adults, and people with lung disease such as asthma should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors.”
Cooling centers will be open starting tomorrow, Tuesday, 7/19, at 9 AM. Check out the cooling center map to find the center closest to you: https://t.co/HC866LIrgy #BeatTheHeat pic.twitter.com/WSiT1Z3wDb
— NYC Emergency Management (@nycemergencymgt) July 19, 2022
Cooling Centers
Due to expected high temperatures and heat indices, NYC cooling centers will be open starting Tuesday, July 19, at 9 AM. Cooling centers are air-conditioned facilities, such as libraries, community centers, and senior centers, that are open to the public during heat emergencies.
“New York City opens cooling centers when the heat index is forecast to be 95 degrees or above for two or more consecutive days, or if the heat index is forecast to be 100 degrees or above for any amount of time,” according to NYC Emergency Management and the Health Department.
“Cooling centers located at older adult center sites will be reserved for older New Yorkers, ages 60 and older. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, individuals are reminded to stay at home if they are feeling sick or exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.
“New Yorkers can now also find cooling centers that welcome pets throughout the five boroughs. The City has also partnered with Petco to offer New Yorkers and their pets additional spaces to seek relief from the heat. All locations can be found on the City’s Cooling Center Finder. As a reminder, service animals are always allowed at cooling centers.”
To find your nearest cooling center, call 311 or visit https://maps.nyc.gov/cooling-center/
For more information, visit: https://on.nyc.gov/3yMueNv
For more information and safety tips on avoiding heat illness, visit www.NYC.gov/beattheheat.
Take it seriously, folks! Stay safe!
We are quite fortunate compared to weather that’s happening in other parts of the world right now. Mid-90s in July is normal for NY. If we ever had a heat wave where it was 105-110 for three or four days in a row the city would be in big trouble.
St. Agnes library is on the cooling center map, but I thought it was closed for repairs until Sept?
St Agnes postponed its renovation. Now it plans to close Aug 15 and reopen in December.
https://drupal.nypl.org/locations/st-agnes
I think that’s Bloomingdale (100th St. between Amsterdam and Columbus) that is closed (yes, again, after having opened after renovations), but it was also included in the map.
Meanwhile… Those of you with dogs… Would you want to walk around in this heat in a fur coat?? Get your poor animals hair cut! And what about their feet? Are they getting fried I wonder. Poor things … do dogs really belong in the city?
Contrary to what you posted a fur coat protects an animal from climate extremes. You guilty of anthropomorphic misinformation thinking that animals function like homosapiens. Animal’s, dogs, cats in particular release heat through panting and also the pads of their feet so giving a dog a “haircut ” can be more problematic. The feet? Yes keep animals off of asphalt and paved surfaces. Provide lots of fresh water, shade and shelter. Questions…contact your vet. I’m amazed at the profound ignorance of humans who have chosen to inflict that ignorance on a poor animal. SMH.
Correct me if I am mistaken, but I get the distinct feeling that Jules is NOT quite the dog lover he professes to be! His last sentence gives him away! “Do dogs really belong in the city?” Yes, Jules, dogs DO belong in the city……or in ANY place where they can provide comfort and love, and get it in return! Clearly, that does not include your house! What a pity!
Additionally if you are one who has a service animal the health and welfare of that service animal takes priority over your need to go have fun. That service animal would give its life for you you need to respect and appreciate that.
With ConEd advisories, will Gov. Hochul please stop the shutdown of the Indian Point nuclear power plant?
Someone asked about paws…… I always used Musher’s Wax in both winter and summer. Not that the heat prob doesn’t wear it off real fast, but I figure better than nothing, esp if you don’t have a pooch who willingly lays on her back while you put a bunch of boots on, lol.
And remember for the doggies, if they start getting hot, you put their paws into water to cool their body.
Personally, I have dysautonomia, and if regular issues weren’t kryptonite enough…. This will tip the scale.
Hope we get a reprieve after this. Will have to check the Almanac…..