NYC Weather: Heatwave To Bring Dangerous Temps This Weekend

NEW YORK CITY — Make sure all of your fans and air conditioners are in working order because a heatwave is about to hit NYC.

According to the National Weather Service, hot and humid weather will arrive Saturday and stick around until Tuesday. The heat index is expected to climb close to 100 Sunday and Monday, and could even reach 105.

The NWS has issued a hazardous weather outlook from Friday through Wednesday.

High temperatures can cause heat-related illnesses, and even death. Here are some tips on how to stay safe during heat waves:

• Stay in an air conditioned area as much as you can. It's the best way to fight the heat.
• Drink more water than usual, and don't wait until you're thirsty to drink.
• Avoid using the stove or oven to cook, as they will raise the temperature of your home.
• Limit your outdoor activity, especially during midday hours when it is hottest.
• Wear loose, lightweight and light-colored clothes.
• Take cool showers or baths during the day to cool down.

Here's the forecast in more detail, courtesy of the NWS:

Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind around 9 mph.

Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.

Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 94.

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78.