Tropical Depression Fred likely to strengthen as it tracks toward Florida

Tropical Depression Fred is heading for a drenching of Cuba and the Bahamas on a forecast track that would carry it toward south Florida as a tropical storm by Saturday.

NYC cooling centers open; Petco offers pet-friendly places to cool off

New York City's 300-plus cooling centers are open, some with extended hours. In a new partnership this year, all Petco stores in the city are open as cooling centers for New Yorkers and their pets.

Dangerously hot weather engulfs New York area

The National Weather Service has issued several alerts, including Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories, for much of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.

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Meteorologist Reagan Medgie says oppressive heat continues to grip the NYC region. People who have trouble breathing during poor air quality days should be on alert.

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Meteorologist Mike Woods says a hazy, hot and humid day is ahead. The high will be 95 degrees but it will feel like 105-110 degrees outside.

Tropical Storm Fred makes landfall in Dominican Republic

Tropical Storm Fred has made landfall in the Dominican Republic, with forecasters warning that heavy rains could cause dangerous flooding and mudslides there and in the neighboring country of Haiti.

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Make sure to take the necessary precautions, as the extreme heat and humidity enveloping the region isn't going anywhere soon. FOX 5 NY's Nick Gregory has your weather forecast.

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Meteorologist Audrey Puente says today could mark the start of a heat wave. It feels like 90 degrees in Central Park and over 100 degrees in Belmar, NJ. Isolated showers are possible.

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Meteorologist Mike Woods says heat advisories and excessive heat warnings are in effect today through tomorrow. Some showers are possible. The high will be 92 degrees but will feel warmer.

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Nick Gregory says another heat wave is on the way with 90-plus temps from Wednesday through Saturday; showers/thunderstorms are possible Wednesday evening and again Saturday evening.

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Nick Gregory has the weather forecast: Some hot and humid days are ahead.

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Nick Gregory says get ready for some dangerously hot weather starting Wednesday and lasting possibly through Saturday.

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Meteorologist Mike Woods says scattered storms continue for parts of the tristate area. The heat and humidity is rising. Today's high should hit 87 degrees.

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Nick Gregory has the weather forecast: This week is heating up and the humidity is rising; evening showers/thunderstorms may threaten Tuesday and Wednesday; high temps head into the 90s Wednesday through Friday.

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Nick Gregory has the weather forecast.

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Meteorologist Audrey Puente says there will be more clouds than sun for the afternoon ahead of a heat wave later this week. Today's high is 82 degrees.

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Meteorologist Mike Woods says you can expect lots of clouds today with a few early showers. It will be a relatively cool day with a high of 82 degrees.

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Hot and humid weather in New York City for the next several days.

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Nick Gregory has the weather. Very warm and humid Saturday with sun and clouds. Showers may threaten coastal areas Saturday night into Sunday morning otherwise sun and clouds Sunday. Lots of sun Monday and Tuesday.

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Nick Gregory has the weather forecast.