How to stay safe as a heat advisory goes into effect across NYC

May 21, 2022, 5:12pmUpdated on May 21, 2022

By: News 12 Staff

New York City residents are getting a taste of summer today as a heat advisory goes into effect.

The National Weather Service says a heat advisory means temperatures will reach nearly 100 degrees. Temperatures this high can pose a risk for vulnerable people, including children and the elderly.

News 12's Elly Morillo has tips on how New Yorkers can stay safe in the dangerous heat.

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