Heat alert issued for Long Island, affecting the city. Feels like temps hit about 100 °F. New York City will stay hot with humid all weekend. Meteorologists say heat and humidity make outdoor work risky situations. City crews must limit time outside. A intense thunderstorm watch is in effect for Monday evening as powerful storms move through the city. Forecasters expect further thunderstorms to form across the state later this week. Public health officials ask people to cut back on outdoor activity, drink water regularly, and watch for updates as sweltering air and storm cells move through. The joint heat and storm risk will stay a issue through Thursday.
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