The heat wave continued across the Tri-State Area on Tuesday and forecasters said it will continue for at least the rest of the work week.

In fact, the sweltering conditions will get worse before they get better. The high temperature in Manhattan on Tuesday peaked at 94 degrees.

Quinn forecast a high temperature of 96 in Manhattan for Thursday, and warned the 90-plus degree temperatures could continue into Saturday.

A heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday for New York City. An excessive heat warning is in effect for parts of New Jersey.

Forecasters say high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s will combine with the humidity to make it feel like 105 degrees. The hottest part of the day will occur between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. through Friday.

“The persistence of this heat wave is the most impressive thing about it,” said AccuWeather meteorologist Carl Babinski. “You need three consecutive days of 90 or greater to get a heat wave and in Central Park, that started officially Sunday when we hit 90.”

This is the second stifling heat wave of the summer that has settled over the Tri-State Area.

Officials said biking, running or even walking in this weather can lead to heat exhaustion.

The American Red Cross has urged all residents to take the heat wave seriously and has reminded everyone to drink plenty of water.

“Surprisingly, approximately 400 Americans die each summer due to the heat,” Sam Kille with the New York City Area Red Cross told WCBS 880′s Ginny Kosola.

(Source: WCBSTV)