HEAT ALERT: Dangerous heat builds and lingers starting Tuesday for Brooklyn

News 12 Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Julian Seawright says Tuesday's weather will hover by 90 degrees. Humidity and reduced air quality are expected to arrive by Wednesday.

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Jun 17, 2024, 10:38 AM

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NEXT: Dangerous heat builds and lingers starting Tuesday through next weekend! Heat wave criteria will be met (consecutive 3+ days of 90 degrees). Feels like 100+ degrees Wednesday - Friday. Heat relief with rain showers comes in Sunday as we dip into the 80s.

An air quality alert is in effect for Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

OVERNIGHT: Mostly clear and still warm. Lows near 70 degrees.

TUESDAY: Hot, humid and hazy. High temperatures will be near 90 degrees. Low temperatures will be in the low 70s.

WEDNESDAY: Still hot and humid. Feels-like temperatures will be in the lower to middle 90s. Low temperatures in the low 70s.

THURSDAY: Continued hot, humid and hazy. Feels-like temperatures will be in the lower to middle 90s. Low temperatures in the low 70s.

FRIDAY: Hot, humid and hazy. Feels-like temperatures near the middle to upper 90s. Low temperatures in the middle 70s.

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