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New York officials warn of ‘dangerously cold’ temperatures across region this week
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Brittany Kriegstein
Published Jan 7, 2025
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Winter will have a firm grip on New York this week as temperatures across the region dip into “dangerously cold” territory, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul and the National Weather Service.
Highs in New York City are forecast to hover around the 32-degree freezing mark until Friday, with lows overnight into the teens and single digits.
Matt Wunsch, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said gusty winds each day will make the air feel even colder, especially on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
“ Even though the lows will be kind of closer to 20, that combined with the wind will make it feel closer to 10 degrees,” he said.
Wednesday night will likely be the coldest point this week, with a “real-feel” temperature in the single digits once wind chills are accounted for, Wunsch said.
Gusts up to 30 or 40 mph are expected to accompany the arctic chill over the next few days, especially during the afternoons and early evenings.
But the cold temperatures in New York City will be relatively mild compared to farther upstate, where the air could feel like -30 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Hochul in a post on social media on Monday said the forecast was “no joke,” and warned New Yorkers about the increased risks of frostbite and hypothermia.
Temperatures are predicted to creep up on Friday, but only into the high 30s, Wunsch said. He added that the skies should stay dry and sunny until the weekend, when another storm system could develop after the snow earlier this week.
Residents in need of a place to warm up, a hot meal or a shower can visit a variety of shelters and facilities across the five boroughs. The nonprofit Neighborhood Defender Service has a list of locations here, and people can also call 311 for more information.
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Brittany Kriegstein covers all breaking news around New York City, with a focus on crime and gun violence. Got a tip? Email Brittany at [email protected].
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