We’re in the middle of a heat wave, with temperatures in the 90s. The heat and humidity are making it feel more like 100 to 105 degrees during the afternoon hours. This stretch of hot weather will also lead to poor air quality.

Tuesday and Wednesday look to be the hottest days of the week with highs in the mid-90s and overnight lows staying in the upper 70s.

A heat advisory is in effect for most of the New York area until Wednesday night.

Thursday’s high will reach 90 but a cold front in the afternoon with the chance of thundershowers will bring some relief.

By Friday, temperatures will dip to a high of just 75.

Very Hot & Humid The Next Two days, Thunderstorms and Cold Front Break the Heat Thursday. Cooler Air Comes in Behind the Front to End the Week and Waves of Low Pressure May Run Along that Front to Our South and Give Us a Few Chances for a Shower or a Thunderstorm Through Weekend. pic.twitter.com/8Om2ubTitm

— Bill Evans (@Evansweather) August 28, 2018

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