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NY Cities Swelter: Record Heat Wave Grips State
2 Jul
Summary
- New York cities shattered daily record high temperatures on Wednesday.
- Dangerous heat and heat index values over 100 degrees are expected.
- Syracuse and Binghamton recorded new daily high temperatures.
New York is currently under a significant heat wave, marking the summer's first major heat event. On Wednesday, July 1, two cities within the state broke daily record high temperatures. Syracuse reached 96 degrees, surpassing the previous record from 1931, while Binghamton hit 91 degrees, breaking a record set in 2018.
Across the state, seven cities recorded temperatures at or above 90 degrees. Poughkeepsie was the hottest location, reaching 98 degrees. Forecasters predict dangerous heat conditions will continue through Friday, with heat index values possibly exceeding 100 degrees across much of New York. Some areas may even experience extreme heat extending into Saturday, July 4.
