07/02/2026
NYC HEAT WAVE ALERT | JULY 1 – JULY 4
New Yorkers, please be prepared! A dangerous heat wave is expected to impact New York City from Wednesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 4, with the highest temperatures expected on Thursday (July 2) and Friday (July 3). Heat index values could make it feel as hot as 105–110°F (40–43°C). Please take this seriously and help protect yourself and those around you.
✅ What You SHOULD Do
💧 Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
🏠 Stay in air-conditioned places whenever possible.
👕 Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.
🧢 Wear a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen when outdoors.
🌳 Stay in the shade and avoid direct sunlight.
🚶 If you exercise or walk, do it early in the morning or after sunset.
👵 Check on elderly neighbors, young children, pregnant women, and anyone with medical conditions.
🐶 Make sure your pets have plenty of fresh water and shade.
❌ What You Should NOT Do
🚗 Never leave children, older adults, or pets inside a parked vehicle, not even for one minute.
🍺 Avoid excessive alcohol and limit sugary or highly caffeinated drinks, which can increase dehydration.
🏃 Avoid strenuous outdoor activities between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
🥵 Don’t ignore symptoms of heat-related illness.
⚠️ Know the Warning Signs
Heat Exhaustion
Signs include:
• Heavy sweating
• Weakness or dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Muscle cramps
• Cool, pale, clammy skin
➡️ What to do:
✔️ Move to a cool or air-conditioned place.
✔️ Drink cool water or an electrolyte drink if the person is awake and alert.
✔️ Loosen or remove extra clothing.
✔️ Place cool, wet towels or ice packs on the neck, armpits, and groin.
✔️ Rest until feeling better.
🚨 Heat Stroke is a Medical Emergency
Signs include:
• Body temperature of 104°F (40°C) or higher
• Confusion, slurred speech, unusual behavior, or loss of consciousness
• Hot, red skin (may be dry or still sweaty)
• Seizures
• Rapid pulse
🚑 What to do immediately:
📞 Call 911 immediately.
❄️ Move the person to a cool, shaded, or air-conditioned area.
🧊 Cool them as quickly as possible with ice packs, cold wet towels, a cool shower, or by fanning them.
🚫 Do NOT give water to someone who is unconscious, confused, or unable to swallow safely.
📍 Need a place to cool down?
If you don’t have air conditioning, spend time at an NYC Cooling Center, a public library, shopping mall, community center, or another air-conditioned public space. Don’t wait until you feel sick getting out of the heat early can help prevent heat-related illness.
A simple phone call or knock on a neighbor’s door could save a life. Check on older adults, people living alone, and anyone who may be vulnerable during extreme heat.
Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Stay safe, New York! 🗽💙
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