This weekend, New York City faced a sudden and strong heatwave that surprised everyone. The temperature went above 90°F (32°C), and the streets felt hotter than usual. From Brooklyn to the Bronx, people were seen running for shade, drinking more water, and staying inside. The early arrival of such hot weather left many unprepared.
On May 25, 2025, the National Weather Service gave a warning about the heat. They said the heat index, which combines temperature and humidity, could make it feel like 105°F. The city quickly took steps to help people stay safe. Health experts told people to drink water, stay indoors during the afternoon, and avoid too much outdoor activity.
“I’ve never felt it this hot in May,” said Linda Thompson, a teacher from Brooklyn. “Usually, we feel this kind of weather in July. It’s too much, too soon.” Many people in New York are now wondering if this is just the beginning of a hotter summer.
To help people stay cool, the city opened cooling centers in libraries, schools, and community centers. Pools and water sprays in parks stayed open longer than usual. Still, some people were taken to hospitals for heat exhaustion. Emergency services were busy all day.
The subway system also had problems. Some trains were delayed because the tracks got too hot. Air conditioners inside some trains stopped working, making rides very uncomfortable. The city’s transport teams worked to fix the problems quickly.
he city’s energy provider, Con Edison, asked people to use less electricity to avoid blackouts. Air conditioners were working full-time, and the city’s power use reached very high levels. Some small blackouts happened in parts of Queens and the Bronx.
Small businesses were affected too. Outdoor cafés didn’t get many customers because people stayed inside. But places with air conditioning, like malls and ice cream shops, were full. “We had a long line all day,” said Mia Carter, who works at a frozen yogurt shop.
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