Temperatures in New York City will drop into the teens this afternoon, then fall into single digits by night. …but it's going to feel even colder than that.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.January may have beeninto the teens Friday afternoon, falling to single digits by nighttime, according to the National Weather Service.
But it will feel even colder, due to wind gusts that could reach up to 45 miles per hour, the agency warned.Some parts of the region – including the eastern end of Long Island, southern Connecticut, and the Lower Hudson Valley – are under a from 5 p.m. Friday through 9 a.m. Saturday. There, wind chills are expected to hit negative 20s, according to meteorologist Bryan Ramsey at the National Weather Service.“It’s a very quick shot,” said Ramsey. “Temperatures will rise all Saturday night and into the day on Sunday.”Until then, New Yorkers are advised to plan ahead for the weekend cold snap., urging New Yorkers to prepare for the “dangerously cold temperatures and life-threatening wind chills this weekend.
“Plan to limit your time outdoors this weekend and know where to take shelter, she said in a statement. “Take all necessary precautions to ensure your residence is safely heated and use caution if you plan to use an alternative heat source, such as a space heater." Anyone using a space heater is advised to keep it at last three feet away from items that can easily catch fire, such as blankets, curtains, or newspapers,The agency also warns people to never leave a space heater unattended, and to turn it off before going to bed.
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