Extreme heat triggers warnings for N.J and NYC area today. Map shows where it will be hottest.
The extreme heat is prompting several weather advisories for the New York City area Friday.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Essex and Union counties in New Jersey, and Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens and Nassau County in New York until 4 p.m. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the entire Tri-State Area through 9 p.m.
Temperatures skyrocket this afternoon, with highs in the 90s. That’s only half of the story, however, as dew points flirt with 70 degrees. That said, the heat index is 100-105 degrees, on average, with parts of New Jersey feeling like 105-110 degrees.
It’s also a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the high temperatures and humidity.
Extreme heat warning for northern and central N.J.
Excessive heat warnings are the highest form of heat alerts. They’re issued 24 hours in advance of heat indexes of at least 105 degrees or higher for at least two consecutive hours.
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Extreme heat and threat of thunderstorms around Tri-State Area today
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What is an excessive heat warning? Here’s what to know as NYC copes with high heat.
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By Matthew Villafane
Updated on: June 26, 2025 / 4:33 PM EDT / CBS New York
New York City and the surrounding area saw the first heat wave of 2025 this week, as summer officially begins.
Temperatures soared into the 90s Sunday and stayed tere for days.
Here’s everything to know about heat waves in the city and other heat related terms.