A heat dome is expected to settle over the Northeast on Tuesday, bringing a relentless wave of dry, 90-degree-plus temps to New York City that will persist throughout the week.
The natural phenomenon — caused by hot air being trapped over a region — is set to top out at 95 degrees in the Big Apple on Thursday, Fox Weather meteorologists told The Post.
Showers are expected later today, with the weather predicted to then stay muggy through the weekend and into Monday before things dry up by Tuesday, when the heatwave begins.
The first day of the scorching heat will bring 91 degrees to New York City, with temperatures rising to 93 by Wednesday, according to meteorologists.
The temperatures are expected to stay in the 90s on Friday and Saturday, capping off a week blistering heat 20 degrees hotter than last year during the same period.
The heat dome ensures that residents won’t be getting much relief after sundown, with temperatures forecasted to remain in the mid 70s throughout the nights.
Similar weather is expected for the whole tri-state area, with New Jersey expected to experience even more excruciating heat.
Temperatures for Newark, NJ, are predicted to reach 93 degrees Tuesday, 94 degrees Wednesday, and a sweltering 97 degrees Thursday.
In Stanford, Conn., temperatures will reach 90 degrees Tuesday, 93 degrees Wednesday and match New York City’s high of 95 degrees Thursday.
Pittsburgh is forecasted to see a high of 100 degrees.
The National Weather Service has issued a warning for a moderate risk of excessive heat in the region, urging residents to stay hydrated and limit their time out in the sun.