Will NYC see a heatwave this weekend?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- While a life-threatening heatwave is slated to hit the Pacific Northwest this weekend, New York City will also feel some heat and humidity that will last throughout the week. The Pacific Northwest is bracing for what is expected to be a historic heatwave with temperatures topping 100 degrees that will linger into next week, according to AccuWeather. Forecasters said the extreme heat in the Pacific Northwest is expected to make life miserable for a part of the country where air conditioning is not prevalent, and will pose a significant health risk to millions, said AccuWeather. NYC FORECAST  While there are no current heat warnings for New York City, Saturdays forecast calls for scattered thunderstorms, especially during the afternoon hours, according to the Weather Channel. According to weather.com, temperatures on Saturday will reach a high of 83 degrees. But the Big Apple will likely feel the heat this coming week. High heat and humidity will increase in the area starting this weekend, with maximum heat index values in the low- to mid-90 degree range, according to weather.gov. To officially be designated as a heat wave, the period of prolonged, high temperatures need to break the historical averages previously recorded. We are anticipating a several day stretch of potentially impactful heat into next week. Maximum heat index values will occur between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. each afternoon, said weather.gov. We are anticipating a several day stretch of potentially impactful heat into next week.  BRUTAL HEAT UPSTATE  However, a combination of brutal temperatures and humidity could push the heat index in Upstate New York to close to 100 degrees by Sunday, according to a report by SILive.com sister site, NYup.com  The weather service issued a hazardous weather outlook for the Upstate region, the report said. FOLLOW TRACEY PORPORA ON FACEBOOK and TWITTER