Cooling centers will be open across the city on Thursday and Friday, with high temperatures expected to be in the 90s.
Humidity will also be high, potentially pushing heat index values near the 100-degree mark.
What You Need To Know
Cooling centers will be open across the city on Thursday and Friday, with high temperatures expected to be in the 90s
Humidity will also be high, potentially pushing heat index values near the 100-degree mark
A Heat Advisory has been issued for the city from noon on Thursday through 8 p.m. on Friday
In addition to heat, strong thunderstorms may develop Thursday evening, potentially producing heavy rain and damaging winds
A Heat Advisory has been issued for the city from noon on Thursday through 8 p.m. on Friday.
Update: NYC cooling centers open 6/11 – 6/12. Older adults, people with health risks, & those without A/C should plan ahead. Call sites to check hours. Find a center: https://t.co/d1A9FdIGsV or call 311. For more info, visit https://t.co/9Jthh11sd5
— NYCEM – Notify NYC (@NotifyNYC) June 10, 2026
New York City Emergency Management is advising “older adults, people with health risks and those without A/C” to plan ahead. Click here or call 311 to find a nearby cooling center.
Officials are urging New Yorkers to limit time outdoors if possible and wear light clothing. They also recommend closing blinds and using fans and/or air conditioning.
In addition to heat, strong thunderstorms may develop Thursday evening, potentially producing heavy rain and damaging winds.
Additional showers and thunderstorms are also possible Friday as the heat and humidity continue.