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New York City is set to swelter in the first heat wave of the season this week — potentially topping 100 degrees amid the World Cup knockout stages, America’s 250th-birthday fest and Taylor Swift’s wedding.
The Big Apple will start out with expected highs in the 90s as early as Tuesday, then continue to sizzle in the mid-90s, while experiencing potentially isolated storms Wednesday, experts said.
Thursday and Friday could then see temps hit and potentially surpass a broiling 100 degrees, with the real-feel more like 105 to 110, weather prognosticators said.
Extreme-heat-watch warnings also have been issued for all New Jersey counties between July 1 and July 4.
The heating up comes as the region prepares to play host to multiple major events, including Tuesday’s hotly anticipated World Cup clash between tournament favorites France and Sweden at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The East Rutherford arena will also see a World Cup game July 5, with the opponents set to be determined this week.
On July 3, fanatical supporters of a different kind could bring travel chaos to New York City — when Swift’s wedding celebrations come to Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.
Multiple streets are set to be closed as part of the mass event with more than 1,000 guests.
On top of that, large-scale events are taking place in and around the city as part of the July 4 celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Highlights include Saturday’s Sail4th 250 & Macy’s Fireworks up the Hudson, which will bring crowds to the waterfront in Manhattan, Brooklyn and New Jersey.
With so many reasons to be outside this week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a warning to people to stay safe in the heat.
“Heat impacts are cumulative, which means the health risks increase day after day,” Hochul said Sunday.
“People with children, it’s not the best time to take a baby for walking the stroller. If you’re walking the dog, try to minimize the outdoor time, because it can be very dangerous,” she said.
The governor reminded people to stay hydrated, check in on neighbors and be smart about conserving energy.
“Our top priority is keeping New Yorkers safe and taking every step to prepare for this event,” she said.
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