Weather
Heat Risk Tool: https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk/
- Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related fatalities in the United States.
- A prolonged period of heat and humidity is anticipated to begin Monday in the Genesee Valley and Finger Lakes, and then affect the entire State Tuesday through Friday.
- This weather event may bring historic consecutive days of extreme heat to the I90 corridor.
- A combination of high temperatures in the 90s and high humidity will lead to heat index values or “feel-like” temperatures in the upper 90’s to mid-100’s for consecutive days in the Capital Region, and Central, Western and Northern New York.
- The heat is expected to peak by Thursday with day and nighttime temperatures 5 to 15 degrees above normal.
- New Yorkers should monitor local weather forecasts for the most up-to-date information.
- For a complete listing of weather watches, warnings, advisories and latest forecasts, visit the National Weather Service website.
Safety Tips
- Stay hydrated! Water is preferred.
- Limit your outdoor activities and don’t exercise outside between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- When working in the heat you should drink one cup (8 ounces) of water every 15 – 20 minutes. Even if you’re not thirsty, drink 24-32 ounces of water per hour.
- Wear light clothing and sunscreen.
- Stay cool by staying in the air-conditioning, if possible.
- If you don’t have access to air conditioning, it may be cooler outside in the shade.
- NEVER leave people or pets in a vehicle.
- The inside temperature of a car can quickly reach 120 degrees, even with the windows cracked.
- Do not rely on electric fans as your main source of cooling, although they may provide comfort, when temperatures rise above 90 degrees they do not prevent heat related illness.
- Check your local forecast and sign up for weather alerts that will come right to your phone at alert.ny.gov.
Important Links
- NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services - https://www.dhses.ny.gov/
- NYS Department of Health – https://www.health.ny.gov/
- Cooling Center Locations - https://health.ny.gov/coolingcenters
- Learn to recognize the signs of heat illness and exhaustion: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/emergency/weather/hot/