Event Summary

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4 consecutive days with temperatures at or above 90°F in Central Park. Temperatures of 95°F to 100°F with heat indices of 105 to 115°F. NYCEM opened 383 cooling centers throughout the city. Scattered power outages reported. 40 heat stroke deaths and roughly 100 excess natural-cause deaths reported.

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Extreme Heat
Extreme Heat
7/31/2006 12:00 AM
8/3/2006 11:59 PM
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