The Big Apple baked Friday under near-record temperatures that felt like up to 106 degrees — with severe thunderstorms and damaging winds potentially disrupting the evening commute.

An Air Quality Health Advisory has been issued for the New York City Metro regions and Long Island from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday. Individuals with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, including asthma,

Another summer day has enveloped New York City in heat, with RealFeel temperatures surpassing triple-digits ahead of possible afternoon and evening thunderstorms across the Tri-State.

Not only will Friday’s heat make for dangerous weather in terms of how it feels outside, but it is expected to fuel storms that will develop by early afternoon.

A heat advisory has been preemptively issued for downstate NY July 25 as heat index levels are expected to reach over 105 degrees.

A combination of high heat, poor air quality, and the threat of severe thunderstorms is bearing down on New York City this weekend, prompting

With a heat advisory in effect for much of the day, New Yorkers should consider limiting any strenuous activity outside. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that these conditions lead to an increased risk of heat-related illnesses, like heat stroke.

NYC faces a heatwave with high 90s forecasted, thunderstorms possible, and a heat advisory in effect for residents to stay vigilant.