HEAT ALERT: Brooklyn expected to experience extreme heat with highs around 100 degrees
Intense heat and stifling humidity will linger for days in the borough.
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Dangerous levels of heat and humidity are on their way to the borough. Temperatures will shoot into the 90s and low 100s this week, with humidity making it feel closer to 105-108 degrees. Have a plan to stay out of the heat, in air conditioning, and stay hydrated, as this will be multiple days of extreme heat.
An extreme heat watch is in effect from noon on Wednesday until 9 p.m. on Saturday. This is for temperatures that could feel like 105 degrees or hotter. During this time, check on friends, families and neighbors who have small children, pets, are elderly or have illnesses that make them extra sensitive to heat. There is the likelihood of seeing three days in a row or more of 90 degrees or hotter, which would constitute a heat wave. Regardless of hitting official criteria, it is going to be dangerously hot.
With big heat and humidity comes the potential for big storms. There are multiple opportunities to see showers and storms, including late Tuesday, Wednesday afternoon and evening, and (unfortunately) Independence Day on Saturday. We will continue to keep an eye on this!
