Extreme Heat in New York & New Jersey: Coverage and Cooling Tips

Dangerous Heat and Advisories

• ⚠️ Dangerous heat is impacting New York and New Jersey, with "real feel" temperatures reaching the triple digits.
• 🌡️ Advisories and warnings are in effect, particularly for the city and central parts of New Jersey, indicating temperatures between 100-105°F.
• 💨 The combination of heat, humidity, and elevated ozone levels has also triggered an air quality alert.

Beating the Heat at the Jersey Shore

• 🏖️ Beachgoers in Asbury Park are seeking relief from the heat by enjoying the ocean and utilizing umbrellas for sun protection.
• ☂️ Asbury Park Beach has restrictions on umbrella size, and prohibits camping tents and canopies, following a past incident.
• 🧴 Visitors are taking precautions such as applying multiple layers of sunscreen, using SPF bathing suits, and staying hydrated with water.

Cooling Off in City Pools

• 🏊 In New York City, pools like the one in Astoria are becoming crowded as people seek to cool down from the triple-digit real feel temperatures.
• 💧 The Astoria pool experienced a line of people upon opening and is a popular way for New Yorkers to escape the heat.
• ⏰ The Astoria pool has specific operating hours, with a break for cleaning before reopening for the afternoon and evening.

Conserving Energy During Extreme Heat

• 💡 Con Edison offers tips to prevent brownouts during high demand periods.
• 🏠 Suggestions include turning up air conditioners slightly, turning off unnecessary lights, and unplugging non-essential electronics.
• 🔌 Appliances like washing machines and dishwashers use significant power, and deferring their use can help conserve energy.

Severe Weather and Weekend Forecast

• ⛈️ The possibility of severe storms is being monitored, with a front expected to bring potential severe weather.
• 📊 The weekend forecast is described as a "split decision," indicating varied weather conditions.
• 📺 Further updates on the heat, power grid, and safety measures will be provided on CBS News New York.