NYC hasn't seen a 100-degree day since 2012. Will this week's heat wave change that? Here's the weather forecast:
Are you ready for the heat in NYC ?A heat wave is forecast to drive temperatures sky-high across the New York City area -- to potentially dangerous levels not experienced in several years.JUMP TO: FORECAST l HEAT RISK MAP l SUMMER OUTLOOKTemperatures are expected to soar upwards of 20 degrees above what is typical in mid-June, with heat indices in the dangerous range. The Big Apple has not seen a 100-degree reading since July 18, 2012, during one of the worst heat waves in modern history.
The heat index will remain in the 90s during peak hours.Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88. The heat index forecast rises to the upper 90s and lower 100s for most of the region, apart from eastern Long Island.Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. The heat index forecast remains scorching hot, around 100.
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