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Raphael Miranda's weather forecast for Monday, July 20 (Published Monday, Jul 20, 2015)
Updated 3 minutes ago

It'll feel like more than 100 degrees for a second straight day as stifling heat continues to sear the tri-state, Storm Team 4 says.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory through 6 p.m. Highs in New York City could top 92 degrees, but the heat index could climb into the triple-digits, according to Storm Team 4. Humidity will continue to stick around and parts of central New Jersey are under air quality advisories because of the poor conditions.

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Monday's blistering heat comes a day after the hottest day of the year was recorded in the five boroughs and much of the rest of the region. Temperatures topped 93 degrees in Central Park Sunday as the heat index climbed to an intolerable 105 degrees.

Newark, meanwhile, saw the hottest temperatures, as the mercury climbed to 98 degrees.
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The city has opened cooling centers through Monday for those who don't have access to air conditioning. To find the nearest cooling center, call 311 or click here.

Consolidated Edison is asking customers in several Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods, including Richmond Hill, Woodhaven, Ozone Park, South Ozone Park, Kew Gardens, Lindenwood, Howard Beach and Broad Channel, to conserve energy while company crews work to repair equipment problems. The utility also reduced voltage by 8 percent in those areas as a precaution.

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Con Edison has asked customers in those neighborhoods not to use appliances such as washers, dryers, air conditioners and other energy-intensive equipment and to turn off lights and televisions when not needed until the cable/equipment problems are resolved.

An approaching front Tuesday will bring slightly cooler temperatures and lower humidity levels, but it won't offer too much relief from the heat, Storm Team 4 says. Temperatures are expected to be in the 90s in the city and northern New Jersey, which would make three straight days of at least 90-degree temperatures and mark the first heat wave of the season for those areas.
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Coastal areas will see slightly cooler temperatures in the upper 80s.It will still be sunny and hot, but the humidity should decrease significantly as the week wears on. It is forecast to be in the mid 80s on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The region should reach more tenable conditions on Saturday with temperatures in the low 80s.

TIPS FOR AVOIDING HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS:

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Stay out of the sun -- avoid extreme temperature changes.
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Light colors reflect some of the sun’s energy.
Drink fluids -- particularly water -- even if you do not feel thirsty. Your body needs water to keep cool. (Those on fluid-restricted diets or taking diuretics should first consult their physician.)
Water is the safest liquid to drink during heat emergencies. Avoid beverages containing alcohol and/or caffeine.
Eat small, frequent meals.
Avoid strenuous activity, especially during the sun’s peak hours -- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you must do strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day, which is usually in the morning between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m.
If possible, go to an air-conditioned building for several hours during the hottest parts of the day.
New York City may open cooling centers around the five boroughs when temperatures reach dangerous levels. When cooling centers do open, call 311 or go to nyc.gov/oem to find the nearest center.
Cool down with a cool bath or shower.
Participate in activities that will keep you cool, such as going to the movies, shopping at a mall, or swimming at a pool or beach.
Cover all exposed skin with an SPF sunscreen (15 or above); wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face and head.
Never leave your children or pets in the car.



http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/NYC...89871.html
Now that's hott for NYC ... Back down where I'm originally from, it usually gets 90 by 9am, then gets hot .... There was nothing unusual about haveing a 98 degree day and 98 percent humidity .... I always wondered why the kids there wasn't born with a set of gills! ...
well, now i hear that being this is such an older home (and the historical society chose to save the one behind us.  not us, the dirty rats,) that we don't have a proper outlet for my AC.

oh.  could be a myth.  but, i could swear i lost one AC, a few years back or so, cuz i plugged into a differing socket/voltage than it required.

[i believe the old wive's tales now.  not only because now i am an older widow, i qualify. because i have seen some elements of truth in the alleged "tale."   me mother always said do not use the telephone when there is a thunder and lightening storm.  and, i laughed at the silly notion.  then, about ten yrs ago, way past her death, it happened again to a woman in my former childhood/adult neighborhood.  me mother was correct.]

All of the above is totally irrelevant but to introduce the fact that i am therefore trying what is called the redneck/hillbilly method of Air Conditioning.  It would seem one freezes water in bottles and puts them in front of a fan.

I don't fall for a placebo effect.  I think this myth of redneck AC is busted--u have to have had a son whom told u to watch myth busters, as mine did, to get the reference.
that one where you snap it and it cools down or something to that nature kitty? if so I think I've seen the commercials, looks like a very "cool" product. :-)

Today I finally gave in and decided it's time to start using the AC. Getting too hot!
That's a very great idea Kitty! I think he'd love it! Bring a former pitcher growing up, I know I would appreciate it.
Much love,
Andy