Weather & Science
New Yorkers Are So Hot, They're Breaking a 2023 Record
- Aftermath of fireworks adds to woes as Central Park hits 92F
- Relief is expected next week with temperatures set to drop
Haze shrouds the skyline of midtown Manhattan as the sun rises in New York City on July 5.
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Soaring temperatures in New York City are making Wednesday the hottest day of 2023, so far.
Temperatures reached 92F (33C) in Central Park, surpassing the 91-degree mark seen in June and also in April during an unusual early heat wave, according to the National Weather Service. That comes as the planet sets global heat records, underscoring the dangers of ever-increasing greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels.