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Officials Warn Of High Heat As Temps, Humidity Rise In NYC

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) -- Officials are advising New Yorkers to hydrate and avoid daytime exercise amid a summer heat wave.

State health officials say Friday air-conditioned libraries, malls and supermarkets as well as cooling centers are good places to beat the heat.

The National Weather Service says temperatures reached 94 degrees Friday in Central Park. But adding humidity makes it feel much warmer. The heat index at LaGuardia International Airport reached 102 degrees.

Dozens of children spent the morning playing soccer in the sand at Jones Beach as many parents made their kids take suncreen and water breaks, WCBS 880's Sophia Hall reported. 

Temperatures reached into the low 90s on Saturday and the same is expected for Sunday, but the humidity will be lower.

Officials in Westchester County announced public swimming pools will be opened an extra hour on Saturday and Sunday, CBS2's Magdalena Doris reported.

And city emergency management officials said city pools will be open until 8 p.m. on Saturday.

Residents can call 311 to find the nearest cooling center or click here.

Power companies, including Con Edison in New York and PSE&G in New Jersey, told WCBS 880's Stephanie Colombini that their systems are holding up well so far in the heat.  

Both have deployed extra repair crews across the region to be ready for any outages or equipment damage.

Those in the Tri-State area can take comfort in knowing they are far from alone. At the start of the weekend the National Weather Service reported heat alerts were in place for 26 states, CBS2's Dave Carlin reported.

Area hospitals reported a spike in heat-related illnesses with the elderly, people with underlying health issues, and small children extra susceptible.

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