Heat Advisories Issued For Hudson Valley

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Be prepared, because heat advisories have been issued for the Hudson Valley Monday. With forecast temperatures in the 90s, the addition of high humidity is going to make for some uncomfortable — if not dangerous — weather.

The National Weather Service said a heat advisory for Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties will be in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday. Heat index values up to 100 are expected.

A heat advisory for Columbia, Dutchess and eastern Ulster counties will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Heat index values will range from the mid-90s to lower 100s.

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur, the weather service said.

A heat advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time.

Health experts said to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

The National Weather Service said:

Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 911.

The forecast for Monday, throughout the region, calls for sunny skies and hot temperatures.

There will be a chance for showers and thunderstorms Tuesday.

Here is the forecast for the work week — which takes us to the end of July — for southern Westchester from the National Weather Service:

• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
• Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
• Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Increasing clouds, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 99. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
• Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
• Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
• Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
• Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

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