NEW YORK—The season changes from spring to summer Wednesday, and so do the temperatures with a dramatic 10–15 degree increase.
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Wednesday through Thursday, warning of high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s, with a projected heat index of 100–104 F.
The New York City Health Department advises New Yorkers to take extra precaution as the temperatures rise for the season; especially those most vulnerable like the elderly and the young. Citizens without air conditioners are recommended to go to places that do such as stores, libraries, or a city cooling center. To find a cooling center near you dial 311.
The Health Department also advised drinking plenty of water, even when you are not thirsty. Just in time for the summer heat, the city launched its Water-On-the-Go campaign Monday. Portable NYC Water drinking fountains will be available in parks, plazas, and busy sidewalks throughout the city, giving thirsty New Yorkers the option of sipping from the water fountain or filling up their reusable containers for a penny a gallon.
“It’s also true that your body needs more fluids during the warmer summer months in order to avoid dehydration and heatstroke, and there’s no better way to stay cool and quench your summer thirst than with calorie-free water,” New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said in a statement.
This year the city launched a new app making locating the rotating stations easier.
Last summer more than 200,000 people visited the city’s Water-On-the-Go stations.
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