NYC Weather Forecast: Heat Wave To Make For Blazing Weekend

NEW YORK, NY — A scorching heat wave will make for a sweltering weekend in New York City, the latest National Weather Service forecast shows. The city will be under a heat advisory for part of the day Saturday as the mercury reaches into the mid-90s.

The string of sizzling days starts Friday with sunny skies, light winds and a high temperature near 91 degrees, the forecast shows.

Things will get even hotter Saturday as the temperature climbs to a high near 94 and heat index values reach into the upper 90s, the weather service says. A heat advisory will be in effect for the five boroughs from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Sunday won't bring much relief, with the mercury again hitting a high near 94 and heat index values getting even hotter than Saturday, the weather service says.

Another sweaty day will come with a high near 92 degrees on Monday, the forecast says. Tuesday will be slightly cooler with a high near 89, the weather service says. Similar conditions are expected for the July 4 holiday.

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The extreme heat could be dangerous to certain people without air conditioning, such as those who are 65 or older, have chronic medical conditions or misuse drugs or alcohol, the city's Office of Emergency Management says.

Cooling centers will be open around the city from Friday through Monday for anyone who needs a break from the heat. Olympic and intermediate-sized pools will be open for swimming until 8 p.m. from Friday through Sunday. You can also check out Patch's guide to where to cool down for free in NYC.

"Air conditioning is crucial," said Dr. Mary T. Bassett, the city health commissioner, in a statement. "We urge New Yorkers without air conditioning in their home to go to an air-conditioned place, such as a New York City cooling center."

Here's a closer look at what to expect from this weekend's blazing weather, courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79.

Monday
Sunny, with a high near 92.

Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

(Lead image: A woman sits in a sliver of shade in Central Park on June 18, 2018. Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)