As temperatures soar over the next few days across Long Island, some towns are giving residents a way to beat the heat.
Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Rich Hoffman says expect highs in the 80s today, but temps will heat up into the 90s on Thursday and Friday with feel-like temps around 100. Watch his full forecast below:
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The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Long Island starting Thursday at 11 a.m. and ending Friday at 9 p.m.
Hempstead Town beaches and pools will be open late starting today.
Lifeguards will be on duty at all town pools until 8 p.m. Beaches will be staffed until 7 p.m.
Dozens of senior centers will be letting people come in to cool down from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.