Weather Alert Watch
Severe Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning for Northern Oneida; Yates; Seneca +23 more

What: Dangerously hot conditions with maximum heat index values from 100 to 110 this afternoon and Thursday afternoon, and from 95 to 110 Friday afternoon. Temperatures will stay very warm at nighttime limiting the ability for cooling of non...

NY, PANorthern Oneida; Yates; Seneca; Southern Cayuga; Onondaga; Steuben; Schuyler; Chemung; Tompkins; Madison; Southern Oneida; Cortland; Chenango; Otsego; Tioga; Broome; Delaware; Sullivan; Bradford; Susquehanna; Northern Wayne; Wyoming; Lackawanna; Luzerne; Pike; Southern Wayne

Official alert brief

WHAT

Dangerously hot conditions with maximum heat index values from 100 to 110 this afternoon and Thursday afternoon, and from 95 to 110 Friday afternoon. Temperatures will stay very warm at nighttime limiting the ability for cooling of non air-conditioned places.

WHERE

Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.

WHEN

Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

IMPACTS

Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Instructions

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.