National Weather ServiceNew YorkHeat AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Heat Advisories in New York
The National Weather Service issued 41 heat advisories for New York in 2025 and 22 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 17th most of any state. 2026 through September: 24, 12% above the average of 22 for those months in 2008-2025. Western Dutchess was covered most often (109 times since 2008).
How many heat advisories does New York get?
Every heat advisory that covered part of New York. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 24 |
| 2025 | 41 |
| 2024 | 25 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2008 | 8 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does New York get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in New York?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Dutchess | 109 | 34 | August 6, 2026 |
| Eastern Ulster | 108 | 34 | August 6, 2026 |
| Richmond (Staten Is.) | 102 | 19 | August 9, 2026 |
| Bronx | 101 | 19 | August 9, 2026 |
| Kings (Brooklyn) | 101 | 19 | August 9, 2026 |
| New York (Manhattan) | 101 | 19 | August 9, 2026 |
| Eastern Greene | 95 | 28 | July 14, 2026 |
| Western Columbia | 95 | 28 | July 14, 2026 |
| Northern Queens | 86 | 19 | August 9, 2026 |
| Southern Queens | 86 | 19 | August 9, 2026 |
| Eastern Dutchess | 83 | 25 | July 14, 2026 |
| Eastern Albany | 82 | 27 | July 14, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a heat advisory?
A heat advisory means heat that can make people ill, especially those without cooling, below the office's extreme heat warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in New York.