100 Degree Heat Index Across New York State This Week

It is going to be an absolute scorcher this week.

The temperature across New York State is going to reach nearly 90 degrees all week long and the heat index will hit almost 100 degrees.

It is important that if you are working outside you take breaks and hydrate often. Officials are asking if you have an elderly neighbor with no air conditioning that you please check on them.

There are thunderstorms expected in the near future. Will it rain on the 4th of July across New York State?

All of the humidity is going to bring some showers depending on where you live in New York state. There may be some scattered thunderstorms on Wednesday and Thursday. Unfortunately it is not looking too good for the 4th of July and a lot of thunderstorms are expected across New York State on that day. If your town or village is throwing a party and shooting off fireworks double check to see if there is a rain date scheduled for the fireworks because it is very likely.

If you run your home does your landlord need to provide air conditioning for you?

No, your landlord does not legally have to give you air conditioning for your apartment. It is up to you to get your own air conditioning unit if you want it. There is one important law though that tenants should no. A landlord CANNOT charge you a surcharge for putting in an air conditioning unit that YOU provide. Although, the landlord is not legally obligated to put it in for you.

What if schools get too hot during summer school in New York State?

There is a certain threshold that schools are legally allowed to be in session for summer school with the outside temperature. If it goes above that, schools legally have to be able to cool the school or cancel.