Forecasters warn that today in second half of day the city lay a mass of hot air, forcing the thermometers to show more of 35-36 degrees Celsiusthat will threaten the established temperature record.
The warning took effect at noon and will continue until 18:00, when the temperature reaches 93 degrees. According to the National weather service, the heat index could reach triple digits (Fahrenheit).
The heat in the Big Apple brought an air mass moving from the Gulf of Mexico. Combined with high humidity, it creates the conditions for the establishment of a truly hellish atmosphere, when the temperature in the sun reaches 37-38 degrees.
Still the hottest August 22 in new York was considered a lovely day in 1916, when the thermometer showed 35 degrees Celsius.
While tonight is expected a strong storm, after which the temperature drops to 22 degrees Celsius.
Tomorrow the thermometer will show 29-30 degrees, so do not relax, will still be hot.
