New Yorkers Batten Down as Arctic Blast Brings Frigid Temperatures
A severe cold snap has descended upon the New York region, with officials urging residents to limit their time outdoors due to temperatures plummeting into the teens on Monday. Real-feel temperatures are expected to drop to around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, making it the coldest day since February.
The National Weather Service warns of extreme gusts reaching up to 28 miles per hour, which could exacerbate wind chill and make conditions even more treacherous. Landlords in the city are reminded that they must maintain a minimum temperature of 68 degrees during the day and 62 degrees at night when it's below 55 degrees outside.
Residents are advised to dress in layers and protect themselves from frostbite, which can manifest as numbness or pale skin. Hypothermia symptoms, such as shivering, confusion, or drowsiness, should also be watched for. The city's emergency management agency has issued a call to action, urging people to stay indoors and seeking help if they experience any of these symptoms.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is taking precautions by monitoring weather-related issues on its public transportation systems. Bus drivers are being instructed to reduce speed, avoid sudden braking, and clear ice and frost from buses before heading out on their routes.
Residents can check the MTA's app or website for up-to-date transit service information. Meanwhile, city outreach teams will be working to connect homeless residents with shelter services. For emergency situations, officials recommend calling 911.
As the cold snap continues into Tuesday, a high of around 34 degrees is forecast in Central Park, with wind chills between 20 and 30 degrees possible. Gusts up to 22 miles per hour are expected on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, temperatures are set to rise to around 45 degrees, with rain currently in the forecast.
A severe cold snap has descended upon the New York region, with officials urging residents to limit their time outdoors due to temperatures plummeting into the teens on Monday. Real-feel temperatures are expected to drop to around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, making it the coldest day since February.
The National Weather Service warns of extreme gusts reaching up to 28 miles per hour, which could exacerbate wind chill and make conditions even more treacherous. Landlords in the city are reminded that they must maintain a minimum temperature of 68 degrees during the day and 62 degrees at night when it's below 55 degrees outside.
Residents are advised to dress in layers and protect themselves from frostbite, which can manifest as numbness or pale skin. Hypothermia symptoms, such as shivering, confusion, or drowsiness, should also be watched for. The city's emergency management agency has issued a call to action, urging people to stay indoors and seeking help if they experience any of these symptoms.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is taking precautions by monitoring weather-related issues on its public transportation systems. Bus drivers are being instructed to reduce speed, avoid sudden braking, and clear ice and frost from buses before heading out on their routes.
Residents can check the MTA's app or website for up-to-date transit service information. Meanwhile, city outreach teams will be working to connect homeless residents with shelter services. For emergency situations, officials recommend calling 911.
As the cold snap continues into Tuesday, a high of around 34 degrees is forecast in Central Park, with wind chills between 20 and 30 degrees possible. Gusts up to 22 miles per hour are expected on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, temperatures are set to rise to around 45 degrees, with rain currently in the forecast.
my neighbors were talking about how they're having to shovel their sidewalks like 3 times already this week 
i feel for all the homeless folks out there trying to stay warm, but on the other hand, can't say i blame people for wanting to get out and enjoy the winter scenery 
maybe a mix of both - some community centers or public spaces that are warm and cozy would be awesome to grab a hot drink or snack while waiting for the weather to pass 
i feel for all my friends in NYC who have to deal with this crazy weather 
i've had to reschedule our plans like 3 times already 
hope everyone stays safe and warm over there 
. Now, people are literally having to stay indoors because it's so cold. And don't even get me started on the wind chill - that's just crazy talk 
. Anyway, hope everyone stays safe and warm...
i feel bad for everyone in nyc having to deal with this - like, can we just stay inside and binge-watch netflix or something? 
meanwhile, let's all give a shoutout to those city outreach teams working hard to connect homeless residents with shelter services 
Like, can you even believe it's that cold already? I'm no New Yorker, but I feel for them. Hypothermia symptoms and frostbite? That's crazy talk! 
shelters are supposed to be available 24/7 for a reason! 
its like they're not even thinking about their own well being its been ages since ill see anyone from NYC but hearing about it makes me wanna bundle up just thinking about how cold and windy its gonna be over there 
. city's always trying to help, good job on connecting homeless folks with shelter services, though. hope everyone stays safe and indoors where it's cozy 
just got back from nyc and omg it's FREEZING 
i was at central park yesterday and i saw ppl bundled up in like 5 layers 
but then u see them shivering on the subway 
gotta love that new york spirit 
btw, has anyone checked out this article about how to survive the cold snap? 
but seriously can't we just have a mild winter for once?! 
. Had to refresh my page like three times to get the bus schedule for tomorrow. And don't even get me started on landlords who think they can just ignore the temperature guidelines 