Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
Another Hot One
By
Joe Schumacher
Published Jul 5, 2010
Modified Jul 6, 2010
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
By
Joe Schumacher
Published Jul 5, 2010
Modified Jul 6, 2010
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Yesterday's heat was proof that the old saying "Yeah, but it's a dry heat" is true. Although the high reached 96 the heat wasn't necessarily overwhelming because the dew points remained in the lower 50s. Those dew points have crept into the lower 60s this morning. Combine the increased humidity with another day above 95 degrees, we've got a heat advisory, an air quality alert, and the city hasopened cooling centers. Take it easy today.
As mentioned last week the heat is a result of an upper level ridge sitting on top of a surface high pressure system. That situation looks like it will last through tomorrow before breaking down. If anything Tuesday is going to be hotter and more humid. Look for a high near the century mark. The record high for tomorrow is 101 degrees.
The excessive heat will begin to fade on Wednesday when, an upper level low over Nova Scotia is expected to back up and displace the ridge. Wednesday will still be plenty miserable with a high in the lower 90s, lots of humidity, and an outside chance of showers. Upper 80s should be the norm for the end of the week and start of the weekend.
Tagged
heat wave
hot
july 2010 heat wave
sunny
weather
Joe Schumacher
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
NYC looks to grow involvement in Open Streets as applications open for 2027
The Mamdani administration bolstered funding this year and is asking applicants to suggest infrastructure upgrades.
By
Catalina Gonella
Published Oct 14, 2026 at 12:52 p.m. ET
New Yorkers are paying $300 million for natural gas they don't even use
A new study found that nearly 2% of the city's natural gas is leaking into the air and causing climate pollution.
By
Rosemary Misdary
News
New Yorkers are paying $300 million for natural gas they don't even use
A new study found that nearly 2% of the city's natural gas is leaking into the air and causing climate pollution.
By
Rosemary Misdary
Early Addition: Eric Adams did not convince a Wisconsin town to build a data center
By
James Ramsay
Hit-and-run driver arrested trying to flee to Uzbekistan after deadly crash, NYPD says
By
Brittany Kriegstein
NY measles outbreak more widespread than official count, health officials say
By
Caroline Lewis
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .