Scorching heat dome sends NYC temps soaring past 100: heres how to stay cool

A ‘heat dome’ will strike the northeast this week, sending Big Apple real-feel temperatures soaring past the mid-90s — and city dwellers should start preparing now for what could be a historic scorcher, experts told The Post.The torrid weather is expected to roll into New York City around Tuesday, with the mercury rising to about 90 degrees on Tuesday and creeping up from there, according to the AccuWeather forecast.Temperatures will likely reach their high-water mark on Thursday and Friday — with both days expected to top 95 degrees, AccuWeather said.But it will likely feel even hotter, with peak heat index values in northern New Jersey, southern Connecticut and New York City expected to hit 100 to 105 degrees, the National Weather Service said in a hazardous weather warning issued Sunday.“Not only is it going to be hot, it’s going to be stagnant conditions,” FOX Weather meteorologist Steve Bender said.“You’re not going to have any kind of breeze that will cool you off either by the time we get into the middle to latter half of the week.”The tremendous warmth will be held in what’s known as a “heat dome,” or a hot air mass that develops when a high-pressure system traps the warm air below it, blocking it from rising into the atmosphere, according to New Scientist.

The high-pressure system keeps the skies clear — which, in turn, means lots of sunshine that further warms the already-superheated air, the outlet said.This dangerous cycle can cause issues for those unprepared for it, according to Frederic Klein, regional communications manager for the American Red Cross and Greater New York.To combat the deleterious effects, Klein said people should:Klein also said it’s critically important to know the signs of heat exhaustion — and when to call an ambulance if it strikes someone nearby.Trouble typically begins with heat cramps, which includes muscle pains and spasms in the legs or abdomen, he said.Heat exhaustion is the next level, and...