Heat Advisory Blankets NYC As Temps Soar Into High 90s

NEW YORK CITY — Sweltering heat is replacing record-setting wet weather in New York City.

A heat advisory will blanket the city Wednesday from noon until Thursday at 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Heat indices both days are expected to reach the mid to upper 90s, the advisory states.

Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will reopen cooling centers for New Yorkers without access to air conditioning.

"This is very serious heat you should not underestimate" he said during his daily briefing. "Again, just change what you're doing. If you can spend less time outside, you don't need to go somewhere — don't go there and just avoid the heat."

New Yorkers can expect sunny, hot weather over Wednesday and Thursday, according to the forecast. Those who need to find a cooling center by calling 311 or visiting nyc.gov/beattheheat.

Here's the complete National Weather Service forecast:

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 96. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind around 7 mph.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.