Not only will Friday’s heat make for dangerous weather in terms of how it feels outside, but it is expected to fuel storms that will develop by early afternoon.

New Yorkers can find their closest location by calling 311 or using the Cool Options Map. Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the city’s full activation of its heat emergency plan, including outreach to vulnerable populations, coordination with utility providers, and public education to prevent heat-related health issues.

A heat advisory has been preemptively issued for downstate NY July 25 as heat index levels are expected to reach over 105 degrees.

Another day of scattered thunderstorms is expected for the tri-state area Thursday, though the threat is diminished from a day ago, when an isolated cell turned deadly in New Jersey. Any storms that may develop are not expected to be as damaging as the ones that triggered flash flooding across the New York City metro earlier this week,

Dangerous storms have wreaked havoc across the Northeast this summer, and one recent study claims climate change has intensified the worrying trend over the past several decades.

Gov. Hochul emphasizes New York's focus on extreme weather preparedness and the new State Weather Risk Communication Center.

The Steve Miller Band has canceled its U.S. tour, citing extreme weather as a safety concern for fans and crew.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has cut a $3 million grant from the Exploitation of Mesonets for Emergency Preparedness and Response in Weather Extremes (EMPOWER) project at the New York State Mesonet housed at the University at Albany.