Dangerous heat is descending on New York City Tuesday and Wednesday.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from noon on Tuesday through 9 p.m. on Wednesday. There is also an Air Quality Alert in effect through 11 p.m. Tuesday.
What You Need To Know
A Heat Advisory is in effect from noon on Tuesday through 9 p.m. on Wednesday, with an Air Quality Alert in effect through Tuesday
High temperatures will reach the 90s, while humidity will push heat index values to 100 degrees or higher
Cooling centers are open across the five boroughs, and officials are urging New Yorkers to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity and use air conditioning
High temperatures will reach the low 90s, while humidity will push heat index values to 100 degrees or higher.
The hottest conditions are expected Wednesday, when temperatures climb into the upper 90s.
Similar to the week of July Fourth, when New York City last experienced several days of extreme heat, Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration is expanding cooling resources across the city.
Hundreds of cooling centers are open across the five boroughs through Wednesday, providing free, air-conditioned spaces to New Yorkers. Residents can find cooling center locations by calling 311 or using the city’s online cooling center finder.
New York, another heatwave is on its way this week. Temperatures are expected to feel like the upper 90s Tuesday, with the heat index climbing into the low 100s Wednesday before cooler weather arrives later this week.
Here’s a reminder of what you need to know to stay safe.…
— Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) July 14, 2026
Additionally, thousands of LinkNYC kiosks will display directions to the nearest cooling center within a 10-minute walk.
The city will extend hours at Olympic- and intermediate-sized outdoor pools until 8:30 p.m. through Wednesday.
Public beaches remain open daily, with lifeguards on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. New Yorkers are advised to be mindful of red-flagged beaches, as a High Rip Current Risk remains in effect through 9 p.m. Wednesday.
.@NWSNewYorkNY High Rip Current Risk Update: Do not swim on red-flagged beaches where a lifeguard is not present. Life-threatening rip currents are likely until 9PM on 7/15 & can sweep even the best swimmers away. Info: https://t.co/NOWSqjEy42 #NYwx
— NYCEM – Notify NYC (@NotifyNYC) July 14, 2026
The FDNY will have free spray caps at firehouses for adults 18 and older to safely convert fire hydrants into sprinklers.
New Yorkers can find more outdoor cooling options by visiting Cool It NYC and checking out NY1’s guide to the city’s pools and beaches.
A fleet of 21 cooling vans operated by NYC Health + Hospitals will also be hitting the streets, offering help to any New Yorker needing medical treatment, water and/or electrolytes. The vans will offer meals that include vegetarian, kosher and halal options, or transport to the nearest cooling center.
The city will be activating a Code Red and intensifying its homeless outreach efforts to connect vulnerable New Yorkers with shelter, cooling centers and other essential services.
New Yorkers are being urged to wear light-colored clothing, stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, use air conditioning whenever possible and never leave children, older adults or pets inside vehicles.
Heat is expected to ease slightly on Thursday, and the next chance for showers and thunderstorms arrives on Friday.