NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) \u2014 A Code Red has been declared in New York City as heat index values are predicted to reach as high as 96 degrees.<\/p>\n
Temperatures are expected to hold around 95 degrees for the majority of the afternoon and drop to the mid 70s overnight.<\/p>\n
Discover more local reporting on our homepage <\/a><\/p>\n During a Code Red, hundreds of cooling centers across the city will open. To find a cooling center near you, click here<\/a> or call 311.<\/p>\n New Yorkers without access to air conditioning are encouraged to visit air-conditioned locations, including libraries, a cafe, a mall, or a friend\u2019s or family\u2019s home.<\/p>\n New Yorkers should limit strenuous activity through 4 p.m. and stay hydrated throughout the day.<\/p>\n Outreach teams will be dispatched to offer assistance to New Yorkers experiencing homelessness. If you witness someone who appears to be experiencing homelessness, you can call 311.<\/p>\n A heat advisory<\/a> is in effect through 8 p.m. on Wednesday, as temperatures are predicted to climb above 90 degrees for a second straight day.<\/p>\n Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n