Heatwave to 'roast' New York? Here's what forecasters are saying about record-breaking temperatures next week

A highly humid heatwave is expected to break all records in New York next week, with experts claiming that the feel of the days would be more like "walking through a swimming pool."

“Unfortunately, it’s going to be very humid along with the heat. It’s the type of air that feels like you’re walking through a swimming pool. It clings to you, it’s very sweaty," Fox Weather Meteorologist Stephanie Van Oppen was quoted as saying, according to an NY Post report.

Temperature levels are expected to soar to a high of 100 degrees on Monday and 102 degrees on Tuesday.

The dew point is also expected to touch the high 60s or even 70s on both days, and all these factors combined would be breaking down temperature records from the 1800s. According to a NY Post report, the previous heat records for both of these days were set at 96 degrees in Central Park in 1888.

“That’s definitely dangerous for people to be out in for too long,” Oppen said, adding that the feels-like temperatures could reach a whopping 105 degrees.

Keep your guard up

“Next week’s going to be a hot one," the forecaster has already warned. This means that one needs to stay duly hydrated and refreshed throughout the two days so as not to suffer any heat strokes. Moreover, since it would be an otherwise humid day, keeping personal fans handy could be a way to keep yourself cool. 

Meanwhile, the region's administration has also warned residents to stay aware and protected in this hot and humid climate. Gov. Kathy Hochul, has issued an “extreme heat” warning Friday for much of the state. Kathy even claimed that heat waves are the “number one cause of weather-related death” and encouraged New Yorkers to keep their guard up for the coming week.