First Alert Weather Day: One more day in the 90s

First Alert Weather Day: One more day in the 90s

First Alert Weather Day: One more day in the 90s

It’s officially the first heat wave of the season in New York City and the nearby suburbs. High temperatures hit the 90s Wednesday, for a third day in a row.

It’s a First Alert Weather Day, with the following advisories in effect:

CBS News New York

Excessive heat warning across interior and central New Jersey due to peak heat index values of around 105°

Heat advisory across much of the area due to peak heat index values of 95 to 104°

Air quality alert across much of the area due to ground level ozone

The extreme heat is straining power systems across the Tri-State Area and prompted Con Edison to ask New Yorkers to limit their usage.

As of 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Con Ed reported 5,360 customers were still without service. In New Jersey, JCP&L reported 2,329 customers out, and PSE&G had 4,330 customers out.

Heat wave confirmed Wednesday

CBS News New York

After a stuffy start, temperatures are headed for the mid 90s by Wednesday afternoon. When you factor in the humidity, it will feel like 100°.

An approaching cold front also may trigger a strong thunderstorm or two this afternoon, so do be mindful of that.

Tonight will remain unsettled with a few showers around. As for temperatures, they’ll retreat into the 70s and 60s — a slight improvement over last night.

Set to cool down Thursday

CBS News New York

Thursday will kick off with some showers around, but the big story will be the remarkable cool-down, as temperatures struggle to even hit 80°.

As for Friday, it will be cloudy and even cooler with highs in the low 70s.