NYC, N.J. coping with another heat wave on the East Coast

The First Alert Weather Team has put us on Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area. That heat and humidity will make it feel like 95-110.

We cracked 90 on Sunday, with triple-digit heat indices across parts of New Jersey. Those extreme temperatures will spread into New York City Monday, making it one of the hottest days of the season thus far.

That said, the National Weather Service has placed the area under a Heat Advisory, with Excessive Heat Warnings posted for parts of Central and South Jersey.

To add insult to injury, a few storms can't be ruled out Monday afternoon and evening, some of which could be strong. The main concern with these storms will be downpours, localized flooding, damaging winds and even some hail.

During a Monday morning press conference , New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol warned New Yorkers of of threat posed by the extreme heat.

"A heat wave can be deadly and life threatening if you are not prepared. The city is prepared," Adams said.

He said having a working air conditioner is the most effective way to guard against heat emergencies.

"Low income New Yorkers can apply to receive an AC for free through federal Home Energy Assistance Program," Adams said.

Adams also urged New Yorkers to do their part to reduce stress on the power grid.  The city is reducing energy consumption at 600 city buildings.

Temperatures spike tomorrow with heat indices near 105 in the city and 110 across the interior. The only good news is the dew points may not be quite as high, so that may offer a little relief. The bottom line, however, is it's going to be dangerously hot, so plan for it.

Wednesday will remain hot and humid with strong thunderstorms likely in the afternoon and evening.

You can always get the latest forecast and alerts from the First Alert Weather Team .

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