Get ready for a wild week of weather, New York.
Gov. Hochul issued a warning Friday about “record-high” temperatures across the state through Wednesday, with potential flash floods through Saturday.
Thunderstorms predicted for Friday and Saturday have resulted in a flood watch for the five boroughs, Westchester, Nassau, Rockland, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam and eastern Ulster through 6 p.m. Saturday.
Driving conditions during flooding can quickly get perilous, the state advisory noted. Motorists who find themselves on flooded roads with water quickly rising are advised to abandon their cars.
Relief won’t come with the end of the storms and floods, though.
Beginning Sunday, the “feels like” temperature could reach or exceed 100 degrees in New York City, Long Island, Central New York, the Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley, Mid-Hudson and Capital Region.
Entry fees at New York State Park pools have been waived by Hochul this summer. Those seeking to take advantage of the free heat relief are advised to call the park they plan to visit or check the New York State Parks website or app for any updates to swimming status due to weather and water conditions.
There are two state parks with pools in New York City — Riverbank State Park in Upper Manhattan and Roberto Clemente State Park in the Bronx.
Info about how to stay cool during hot weather and a list of cooling centers is available on the Department of Health’s Extreme Heat site.
Free air conditioning units are still being offered to New Yorkers who qualify through The Home Energy Assistance Program.
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Sunbathers stretch out on Coney Island. (Theodore Parisienne for New York Daily News)
The units are available to “income eligible households” that include a member with a documented medical condition that worsens in extreme heat, or households with young children or older adults.
New Yorkers were reminded not to leave children or pets alone in hot cars and to look out for members of their communities.
“During this time, be sure to check on your family, friends and neighbors, and stay hydrated as the temperatures continue to rise,” said Hochul.
