US: Central Park Great Lawn -New York City Hit with hottest weather of the year so far.

New York, United States - May 19, 2026 Central Park Great Lawn -New York City Hit with hottest weather of the year so far. May 19, 2026, New York, USA: New Yorkers are seen taking advantage of the city's hottest weather of the year so far at the Central Park great lawn; sunbathing, relaxing, playing sports and having picnics. According to the heat advisory, the air quality alert is unseasonably hazy, hot and humid weather settling in across the Tri-State Area. The heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. Tuesday through 8 p.m., Wednesday for New York City and most of New Jersey. The heat index values will range from 95 to 100 degrees.