NYC Activates Heat and Flash Flood Emergency Plans Amid Severe Weather

Severe Weather Threat

• ⚠️ A First Alert weather day has been declared for the region due to a combination of heavy rainfall, severe thunderstorms, and extreme heat.
• ⚡ Thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy downpours with the potential for flash flooding and wind damage, with some storms possibly becoming severe.
• 🔥 A heat advisory is in effect, with temperatures feeling like 107 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas, prompting an excessive heat warning from the city.

Emergency Plan Activation

• 🚨 New York City's Office of Emergency Management has activated both its heat emergency plan and flash flood emergency plan in response to the severe weather threats.
• 💧 Residents are advised to avoid driving or walking through floodwaters due to the extreme danger and unpredictability.

Staying Safe and Cool

• 🏊 City officials urge New Yorkers to limit outdoor time, stay in air-conditioned spaces, and utilize public pools and beaches to stay cool.
• 🏠 Public pool hours have been extended to 8:00 p.m., and community cooling centers at libraries, senior centers, and NYCHA facilities are open.
• 💡 Simple steps like setting thermostats to 78°, closing blinds, and turning off unnecessary lights and electronics are critical to protecting the power grid.
• 📞 For those losing power and needing life-sustaining medical equipment, 911 should be called, and cooling center information can be obtained by calling 311.

Weather Outlook

• 🌃 The line of storms is expected to push through the city by late evening, with lingering downpours overnight.
• 📈 Tomorrow is forecast to be a better day with a high temperature of 88°F, though downpour chances remain, primarily south of New York City.