Heat wave breaks records across NY: See which cities set new highs
According to the Weather Service, these cities recorded a record daily high on Monday:
Glens Falls - 97 degrees (tied the old record from 1992)
Poughkeepsie - 97 degrees (old record information not available)
Albany - 96 degrees (tied the old record from 1888)
Central Park in NYC - 96 degrees (tied old record from 1888)
Syracuse - 94 degrees (breaking the old record of 92 degrees from 1975)
Islip Airport (Long Island) - 93 degrees (breaking the old record of 91 degrees, set in 1999)
Binghamton - 91 degrees (breaking the old record of 89 degrees, which was set in 1975)
Here's how hot it got elsewhere in New York:
LaGuardia Airport - 94 degrees
Rochester - 92 degrees
JFK Airport - 90 degrees
Watertown - 89 degrees
Buffalo - 84 degrees
The most intense heat was expected to peak on Monday, with temperatures and humidity combining for as high as 110°F in some areas. Conditions will remain hot on Tuesday, but temperatures are forecast to cool down starting Wednesday. By midweek, many areas could see a return to more typical summer temperatures in the low to mid-80s, according to forecasters.
The heat advisory spans much of New York including: Niagara, Orleans, Erie (north and south), Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Livingston, Ontario, Jefferson and Lewis counties.
There's an extreme heat warning on the eastern side of the Empire state through Tuesday evening, where with the heat index values expected up to 107°F in some areas. Among those impacted are Westchester, Orange, Putnam and Rockland counties in southeastern New York and parts of Saratoga, Washington, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia and Warren counties in northeastern New York.
Extended periods of high heat and humidity can cause heat-related illnesses, particularly for:
Young children
Older adults
People with chronic health conditions
Those without access to air conditioning
Stay hydrated and indoors where it's air-conditioned.
Avoid peak heat hours by scheduling outdoor activities for early morning or evening.
Never leave children or pets in vehicles, even briefly.
Check on neighbors and family, especially those without cooling.
Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, including confusion, dizziness, or rapid pulse. Call 911 immediately if symptoms appear
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Heat wave breaks records across NY: See which cities set new highs
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