NYC to bake with temps soaring to the 90s this week, triggering air quality alert
New York City is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures expected to soar into the 90s this week. An air quality alert has been issued due to elevated ground-level ozone levels, which can pose health risks. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities and consider using public transportation to mitigate air pollution.
- ▪Temperatures in New York City are predicted to reach the 90s, with some inland areas possibly hitting 100 degrees.
- ▪An air quality alert has been issued for the five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester County, and Rockland County.
- ▪Elevated ozone levels can affect individuals with respiratory issues, the elderly, and those exercising outdoors.
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Metro NYC to bake with temps soaring to the 90s this week, triggering air quality alert By Anthony Blair Published May 18, 2026, 12:54 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Hot town, (early) summer in the city! Mercury in New York City will soar into the hot and sticky 90s this week — triggering an air quality alert for Monday. The air quality health advisory, covering the five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester County, and Rockland County, was issued by the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). “Summer heat can lead to the formation of ground-level ozone, a major component of photochemical smog,” the departments’ commissioners told CBS News.
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