Extreme heat continues in N.Y., N.J. with feels-like temperatures in the 100s
The expected heat wave is continuing with the third day of extremely hot weather engulfing the Tri-State Area.
Friday will be another day of sweltering temperatures. Thursday tied the record high in New York City of 100 degrees set on that date in 1966.
Residents should expect hot, hazy and humid conditions with highs near 100 degrees again. Meanwhile, it will feel like 105 to 115 degrees.
It takes three days above 90 degrees for a heat wave to be made official. The forecast calls for that kind of heat all the way through Saturday. More record temperatures are possible.
First Alert Weather Days are in effect through July 4.
Isolated storms are possible after 4 p.m. With the heat and humidity, any storm could be strong to severe.
Extreme heat warnings
The entire Tri-State Area is under an extreme heat warning through Saturday.
There is also an Air Quality Alert Friday for parts of the area for ground level ozone.
Click here for the latest weather warnings, watches and advisories.
Fourth of July forecast
The Fourth of July will feature the same weather trend we've been seeing.
Temperatures will climb well into the 90s with feels-like temperatures again eclipsing 100. There is a better chance of some scattered showers and storms late afternoon and evening, which could affect area firework displays.
Any storm could pack a punch. They'll be scattered but will need to be watched closely.
Power outages leave residents sweating
The dangerous heat is putting a strain on the power grid. Thousands of New Yorkers were still without electricity Friday morning after an outage Thursday night.
Con Ed said crews already restored power to more than 60,000 customers since the heat wave began.
The utility company said the combination of triple-digit temperatures, high humidity and the demand for air conditioning has put extra stress on the grid.
Crews urge customers to report outages and conserve energy during peak hours, specifically in northern Brooklyn.
