Extreme Cold Advisory
December 26, 2017
Temperatures forecast to stay 10 to 15 degrees below normal through the weekend
The New York City Emergency Management Department today urged New Yorkers to prepare for bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills through the rest of the week. According to the National Weather Service forecast, temperatures will stay below freezing this week with an average forecast temperature of 19 degrees for the next seven days.
"With an arctic chill in our area through New Year's weekend, make sure you bundle up outside and wear a hat, scarf and gloves," said NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Joseph Esposito. "Stay indoors as such as possible, and help others to stay safe by checking on elderly family members, neighbors, and people with increased health risks."Throughout the week, daytime temperatures will generally reach into the teens to mid-20s, while lows will drop into the single digits and teens. Single digit wind chills are expected during the overnight hours through the weekend.
Cold weather can cause or worsen health problems. Certain individuals, including the unsheltered homeless, people with disabilities and those with access and functional needs are at an increased risk for injuries, illness or death. Others at an increased risk also include people who drink heavily or use drugs and become incapacitated outdoors, or those who live in homes without heat, and:
- Are 65 years of age or older
- Are infants
- Have certain medical conditions such as heart or lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes
- Have serious mental health conditions or developmental disabilities
- Have disabilities or access and functional needs (e.g. limited mobility, trouble leaving home)
New Yorkers are also encouraged to check on neighbors, friends, and relatives.