NYC Weather Forecast: It's Going To Feel Like 105 Degrees

NEW YORK, NY — A series of heat and air quality advisories went into effect Saturday as New York City began to sizzle in heat expected to feel as high as 105 degrees.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory, a hazardous weather outlook and an air advisory alert. The heat advisory in in effect until 9 p.m. Sunday.

At their highest point, temperatures will reach 98 degrees Sunday, the service said. But it will feel like 105 degrees, forecasters warned.

And there's not much of a cool down on the way. The mercury won't dip below 90 for days, with the Juy 4 holiday expected to top 93 degrees.

The extreme heat could be dangerous to certain people without air conditioning, such as those who are 65 or older, have chronic medical conditions or misuse drugs or alcohol, the city's Office of Emergency Management says.

"Air conditioning is crucial," said Dr. Mary T. Bassett, the city health commissioner, in a statement. "We urge New Yorkers without air conditioning in their home to go to an air-conditioned place, such as a New York City cooling center."

Cooling centers will be open around the city from Friday through Monday for anyone who needs a break from the heat. Olympic and intermediate-sized pools will be open for swimming until 8 p.m. from Friday through Sunday. You can also check out Patch's guide to where to cool down for free in NYC.

Here's a closer look at what to expect from this weekend's blazing weather, courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Monday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.

Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

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