New York Heat Wave Expected This Week: Weather Forecast 8/10/25

Heat Wave Forecast

• 🌡️ New York is expected to experience a heat wave this week, with temperatures reaching the 90s.
• 🗓️ This week could add four more days at or above 90 degrees, bringing the summer total closer to last year's 20 days.
• 🥵 Temperatures are predicted to be in the 90s through Wednesday, with increasing humidity making conditions feel hotter.

Humidity and Feels-Like Temperatures

• 💧 Humidity levels will rise, becoming noticeable on Tuesday and nearing oppressive levels by Wednesday and Thursday.
• 💨 By Wednesday and Thursday, the combination of heat and humidity will make it feel like 95 to 100 degrees.
• 🏖️ Conditions are expected to become more comfortable again by Friday and into the weekend.

Current Conditions and Air Quality

• ☀️ Today, the high reached 90 degrees, with the normal high for this time of year being 84 degrees.
• 🌬️ A southerly breeze is contributing to the warm air flow, with current temperatures around 83 degrees in the city.
• ⚠️ An air quality alert for low-level ozone is in effect tonight through tomorrow due to high pressure causing air to sink.

Regional Temperatures and Beach Conditions

• 🏙️ Observed highs today included 90 in Somerville, 88 in Pipsy, and 87 in Icelip.
• 🏝️ Areas on the island may be slightly cooler due to air rolling over the Atlantic.
• 🌊 There is a modest risk of rip currents along ocean beaches.

Tropical Weather Watch

• 🌍 Forecasters are monitoring a low-pressure system off the coast of Africa that has the potential to develop into Tropical Storm Aaron within the next week.
• ⛈️ Storms are expected to return to the forecast by Wednesday and Thursday, before temperatures drop.