Weather Alerts for Southern CayugaIssued by the National Weather Service |
 EXTREME HEAT WARNING |
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| SOUTHERN CAYUGA | ||
Areas Affected: Northern 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 |
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| Effective: Fri, 7/3 1:54am | Updated: Fri, 7/3 1:20pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Fri, 7/3 2:00pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with maximum heat index values from 95 to 105 this afternoon. Temperatures will stay very warm at night, limiting the ability for cooling of non air-conditioned areas. * WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Information: 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. |
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 HEAT ADVISORY |
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| SOUTHERN CAYUGA | ||
Areas Affected: Niagara - Orleans - Monroe - Wayne - Northern Cayuga - Oswego - Livingston - Ontario |
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| Effective: Fri, 7/3 6:26am | Updated: Fri, 7/3 1:20pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Fri, 7/3 8:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Heat index values in the 98 to 103 degree range from late morning through the afternoon. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Livingston, and Ontario Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related illnesses to occur. Information: 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. This is especially true during hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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 9 1 1. |
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