Oppressive Heat And Humidity In NYC This Weekend - Roosevelt Island Cooling Center Open Until 9 PM Says RIOC

Oppressive heat and humidity will continue through the weekend. Excessive heat warnings have been issued pic.twitter.com/Iaz5dIc54m

— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) August 12, 2016

.@NWSNewYorkNY #BeatTheHeat Excessive Heat Warning until 10PM on Sunday, 8/14. Cooling centers open. https://t.co/EFB4wwOWWf 3-1-1 #alert

— NYCEM - Notify NYC (@NotifyNYC) August 12, 2016

According to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC):

Notification issued 8/12/2016 at 4:00 PM. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for New York City. A cooling center has been established at the Roosevelt Island Chapel (543 Main St.) and will remain open from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM today. On Saturday 8/13/2016 and Sunday 8/14/2016 the Cooling Center Hours will be from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM. As a reminder, a cooling center will be made available when the heat index becomes dangerously high. Individuals without air conditioning, particularly those at risk for heat-related illness, should use established cooling centers during a heat wave.