Because of a blistering hot weather pattern, Long Island, N.Y. is under an excessive heat warning.
After five consecutive days of scorching heat, temperatures are even hotter on Friday, tying the region's six-day record for duration--and may even break that record. If temps break 90 on Saturday as predicted, the heat wave will hit seven days, breaking the 1993 record set in Islip, reports the Long Island Press.
Friday began with heat index values that made temperatures in the 90s feel over 105 degrees outside. As a result, an excessive heat warning will be in effect until 8 p.m. The warning also covered much of the tri-state area, Nassau County and the western half of Suffolk, while the East End is under a heat advisory.
All of L.I. is also under an air quality advisory, which occurs when excess heat causes increased airborne pollution levels that can make it difficult to breathe.
To avoid a trip to the hospital, officials warn the public to stay indoors in air conditioning, drink plenty of water and avoid performing strenuous activities outside during peak afternoon hours. Pet owners should use the same precautions for animals, which should also be kept cool and not left in hot vehicles.
Fortunately, relief from the sweltering conditions may be on the way as forecasters predict a cold front will move in this weekend to cool the Island down with a chance of rain Saturday into Sunday.
Until then, states in the East and Mid-West will have to endure another day of uncomfortable weather. In Boston, temperatures were expected to reach 101, with a heat index of 108. In Philadelphia, Friday's high is 99 degrees, while in Chicago, heat and humidity has made it feel like 102, reports the New York Daily News.
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