A Caesars Palace casino in the heart of Times Square. A sprawling gambling hall along Coney Island’s iconic boardwalk. A Hard Rock casino complex next to the home stadium of baseball’s New York Mets.

With a heat advisory in effect for much of the day, New Yorkers should consider limiting any strenuous activity outside. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that these conditions lead to an increased risk of heat-related illnesses, like heat stroke.

The subway system, which is more than a century old, is relied on by millions of passengers every day and weaves the city into a cohesive network.

A heat advisory is in effect for the New York City area Wednesday and Thursday, with feels-like temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees as more storms threaten the forecast. Air quality is also a concern for vulnerable groups.

Two people died in New Jersey after their car was swept into a brook. Public transit was largely running normally a day after the subway system flooded in New York. Officials warned aging infrastructure remained susceptible to extreme weather.