An extended period of hot and humid air will cover the Finger Lakes this week and that has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Heat Advisory:
Issued By
Binghamton – NY, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
All of the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier and Central New York
Description
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY…
WHAT…Heat index values up to 104 are expected.
WHERE…A portion of central New York. WHEN…From noon Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday.
IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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