STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Tuesday is forecast to be another day of stifling heat, high humidity and poor air quality on Staten Island and throughout New York City.
A thunderstorm could strike early in the evening rush hour and around the time that parents typically pick their children up from camp.
A National Weather Service heat advisory continues from Tuesday until at least 8 p.m. on Wednesday for the region with a real feel of up to 100 degrees due to soaring temperatures coupled with oppressive humidity.
On Staten Island, temperatures were in the 70s during the Tuesday morning rush hour but the real feel likely will be about 10 degrees higher throughout the day when the mercury is forecast to peak at 87 degrees, according to AccuWeather.com.
Fog and mist shrouded the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge early in the morning rush hour.
“Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk,” according to the National Weather Service. “Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures.”
People should keep their air conditioners running or go to cooling centers.
“To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments,” the National Weather Service said. “Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.”
Heat stroke is an emergency that should prompt a call to 911.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an air quality alert for at least 12 hours beginning at 11 a.m. on Tuesday.
“When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects,” according to the agency. “People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, and those with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.”
The toll-free number for information about air quality is 800-535-1345.
The sun rises over Rosebank on the morning of Tuesday, July 9, 2024. (Staten Island Advance/Jan Somma-Hamma)Staten Island Advance/Jan Somma-Hammel
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