NYC hits 100°: Electric grid strained as temps hit triple digits

Name: NYC hits 100°: Electric grid strained as temps hit triple digits
Uploaded: 2026-07-02T18:09:21-04:00
Description: A dangerous heat wave has gripped the tri-state area for the second straight day, and is expected to continue for a few more. Central Park reached 100° on Thursday for the first time since 2012.

A dangerous heat wave has gripped the tri-state area for the second straight day, and is expected to continue for a few more. Central Park reached 100° on Thursday for the first time since 2012.

Posted July 2, 2026 6:09pm EDT