India, June 22 -- New York City is set to experience a punishing heatwave next week, with forecasters warning of extreme humidity and scorching temperatures that could break 137-year-old records. The heat is expected to peak on Tuesday at 102degF (39degC), following a 100degF high on Monday, far surpassing the previous record of 96degF for both days, set in 1888.

"Unfortunately, it's going to be very humid along with the heat," said Fox Weather Meteorologist Stephanie Van Oppen. "It's the type of air that feels like you're walking through a swimming pool. It clings to you, it's very sweaty."

The dew point is expected to climb into the high 60s or 70s, pushing the "feels-like" temperature up to a stifling 105degF. Van Oppen cautioned, "T...