Heat Advisory Issued For Nassau County As Temperatures Climb

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Nassau County and New York City for Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening, as it will feel even hotter than it actually is.

The actual high temperature is topping out at 89 degrees for Monday. But the heat index will make it feel closer to 95. The highest heat is expected in the afternoon and early evening. That will continue through early Tuesday evening, when thunderstorms are predicted to break the heat.

It's important to keep yourself cool in the heat. Stay indoors in air conditioning if you can, and drink plenty of water. If you don't have air conditioning in your house, go to a place that does, like a library or a movie theater. Also, check to see if your town has opened cooling centers.

Here's the full forecast for the week from the National Weather Service.

• Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 95. South wind 7 to 10 mph.
• Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 10 to 13 mph.
• Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 85. South wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
• Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 8 mph.
• Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
• Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.
• Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

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