New York City Issues Warnings as It Prepares for Second Day of Heat.

New York City Issues Heat Warnings [LINK].

It was the longest day of the year Wednesday, and with temperatures in New York hitting the mid-90s, the hottest one, too.  But Thursday could be even more unbearable.  With temperatures projected to hit 98 degrees and a heat index of well over 100, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg urged New Yorkers to seek air-conditioning, drink plenty of water and check on friends and neighbors.

The last time the temperature broke 90 in New York was in August, as part of a heat wave that claimed at least 31 lives in the city. (The heat spell at the end of last month came close, topping out at 89 degrees.)