12:01 pm, Jun 29
Heat Advisory issued for Yates, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Steuben, Schuyler, Tompkins; Extreme Heat Watch issued for Yates, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Steuben, Schuyler, Tompkins
A Heat Advisory is in effect for the southern Finger Lakes counties through 8 p.m. Tuesday, with heat index values expected to reach 97 degrees. The greatest risk is this afternoon and early evening — limit outdoor activity, drink plenty of water, and check on elderly neighbors and family members.
An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued for Yates, Seneca, southern Cayuga, Steuben, Schuyler, and Tompkins counties Wednesday morning through Friday evening. Heat index values could reach 105 degrees during that period, creating dangerously hot conditions. Prepare now — stock water, make sure air conditioning is working, and plan to stay indoors during peak heat hours mid-day through early evening.
Heat Advisory:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 97 expected.
For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat
index values up to 105 possible.
* WHERE...Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga,
Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Southern Oneida, Steuben,
Tioga, Tompkins, and Yates Counties.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. For
the Extreme Heat Watch, from Wednesday morning through Friday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest temperatures will be in urban
valley locations during the mid to late afternoon period.
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Extreme Heat Watch:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 97 expected.
For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat
index values up to 105 possible.
* WHERE...Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga,
Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Southern Oneida, Steuben,
Tioga, Tompkins, and Yates Counties.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. For
the Extreme Heat Watch, from Wednesday morning through Friday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest temperatures will be in urban
valley locations during the mid to late afternoon period.