Another "excessive heat warning" is in effect for today from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with temperatures expected to pass 100 again following yesterday's record-breaking 104 degree misery. However, the sizzling spell should be briefly broken late tonight, when thunderstorms arrive and temperatures plummet to a breezy 85. But if you can make it through the whole day without taking your pants off to try to cool down, more power to you!
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Hot Hot Heat: Con Ed In Store For Another Broiling Day
NJ Transit, Amtrak Service Suspended For Second Time Today
As one rider just Tweeted, "BITE MY LEFT NUT NJ TRANSIT!!!" NJ Transit just suspended service on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line and Midtown Direct lines due to "an Amtrak power supply problem" for the afternoon/evening commute. And it was just at 7:15 a.m. when NJ Transit had to suspend service due to Amtrak's power issues!
Electrifying Ride Atop Metro-North Train
A 37-year-old man ended his train trip atop a Metro-North car at the Pelham station, where he fell or was pulled from the train's roof, while on fire and suffering from burns after coming into contact with a high voltage power cable. Accounts of the incident differ, but do agree on the fact that the adventurer was named Eric Chavez, he suffered burns on his body, and that it was somewhat of a miracle that he was alive.
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