July 19, 2022
As we enter Peak Summer, high temperatures will be with us all week long. As will Poor Air Quality. As will Rip Currents. As will Flash Floods. Not to mention Sharks. The notifications have been nonstop. So far there have been no widespread Blackouts here, but with millions of air conditioners struggling to keep us cool, anything’s possible. Forecasters say temps will remain in the 90s through the weekend. Today was also the hottest day ever recorded in England: 104.5F.
Notification issued 07-19-2022 at 4:00 PM.
The National Weather Service has issued the following:
What: Heat Advisory
Where: NYC
When: 12 PM on 7/20 to 8 PM on 7/21
Hazards: High heat and humidity with heat indices of 90-100 degrees expected. These conditions are dangerous to health. People without air conditioning, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions are most at risk.
Preparedness Actions:
– Avoid strenuous activity
– Active children, adults, and people with lung disease such as asthma should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors
Notification issued 07-19-2022 at 3:38 PM.
Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone through this evening. Please refrain from swimming on red-flagged beaches where a lifeguard is not present. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
If you are caught in a rip current, do not swim against the current. Instead, relax and float, or if possible, swim parallel to the shoreline.
For the latest on Rip Current Risks: https://www.weather.gov/beach/okx
Notification issued 07-18-2022 at 6:30 PM
The National Weather Service has issued the following:
What: Flood Advisory
Where: The Bronx, Manhattan
When: Until 7:00 PM on 07-18-2022
Hazards: Heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage areas and low lying spots.
Preparedness Actions:
– Do not drive your vehicle or walk into areas where water covers the roadway as the water depth may be too great to allow you to cross safely.
