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Dangerous heat wave set to hit NY: Temps could feel like 105 degrees
New Yorkers should prepare for the first significant heat wave of the year to land in the Empire state next week, according to AccuWeather and National Weather Service meteorologists. The heat wave is expected to grip New York beginning this weekend, with forecasters predicting highs in the low to mid-90s in most of New York lasting through at least Tuesday. The system is already underway, moving across the Midwest and plains, and is expected to expand and move into New York soon, said Weather Service Meteorologist Heather Kenyon. Heat index values - which combines the high humidity and air temperature - are expected to exceed 100 degrees, making the excessive heat feel even hotter. The temperature will start to rise over the weekend - with a predicted high in the upper 80s on Saturday and surpassing 90 on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, said Weather Service Meteorologist Steve Welch. On Wednesday, the high is predicted to drop back to the low 80s. As of Friday, the hottest day of the trio appears it will land on Monday - with a predicted high of 96 degrees, said Weather Service Meteorologist Heather Kenyon. What experts advise: What's the best temperature to set your AC to this summer? Both Sunday and Monday could see a heat index above 100 in upstate New York, with it potentially feeling like 105 degrees on Monday. That day, Kenyon said, New Yorkers will need to decrease the amount of time they are outside. Tuesday is predicted to feel less humid, but that could change as the forecast may shift. Yes. Some places in upstate New York could break records. In Rochester, for example, Sunday's record high of 93 was reached three times - in 2022, 1988 and 1957. Monday's record high of 95 was set in 1888 and Tuesday's record high of 96 was set in 1949, according to the Weather Service. The predicted highs on those three days are 93, 96 and 91, respectfully. If the mercury does rise above 90, it will be the first time for 2025 in Rochester, forecasters said. To date, the warmest day of the year in Rochester was on June 4, when the temperature reached 88 degrees, recorded by the Weather Service at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. The second warmest day of 2025 was April 29, when the high reached 84 degrees, according to the Weather Service. Outdoor events and work: Construction, sports and other outdoor activities may be disrupted or pose health risks. Vulnerable populations: Older adults, children and outdoor workers are especially at risk. Pets: Avoid walking pets during peak heat; hot pavement can cause burns. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning. Stay hydrated and avoid prolonged outdoor activity during the afternoon hours. 'Starting this weekend, it will be dangerously hot in many, many parts of our state,' Gov. Kathy Hochul said at a Friday morning news conference about the pending extreme heat. 'I know New Yorkers are tough – we like to think we're really tough – but this is not your run-of-the-mill hot summer week.' With the heat index expecting to surpass 100 degrees is rather unusual - but not unheard of - in New York. But given the recent moderate temperature throughout New York, 'this is going to be a real shock to the system.' "I cannot stress this enough," Hochul said. "Extreme heat can be deadly." Stay safe and stay indoors whenever possible during such extreme heat, she said. More than 55,000 utility workers are on standby throughout the state in the case of weather-related power outages, she said. State employees will also be on modified schedules, and Hochul during the news conference encouraged private business owners to be mindful of employees who work outdoors. For Primary Day - which is Tuesday, June 24 – the high is predicted to reach the low 90s. Hochul is encouraging residents to take advantage of early voting – where available - before the extreme heat kicks in. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Dangerous heat wave set to hit NY: Temps could feel like 105 degrees
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Will Rochester schools close due to the heat wave? Here's what we know
Several Wayne County school districts have already altered their planned school days next week - including canceling classes altogether - due to the heat wave expected to hit New York in the next few days. School officials across the Rochester region will be monitoring the weather closely as the heat wave prepares to bring elevated heat and humidity - with a "feels like" heat index surpassing 100 - to the Rochester region early next week. Among them - Lyons Central School District has canceled classes at Lyons Elementary for Monday and Tuesday due to the expected heat, according to district officials. Wayne Central School District has also adjusted school days for elementary and middle school students on Monday and Tuesday, reducing both days from full days to half days. Batavia Central School District in Genesee County has also reduced the length of the school day on Monday and Tuesday for children in the district's primary, intermediate and middle schools due to the predicted extreme heat. The last day of classes for the year for many districts lands between Tuesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 26. Each school district in the Rochester region makes its own decision about closing due to extreme weather. Unlike in the winter — when the Monroe County Department of Public Health provides guidelines to help schools determine how cold is too cold to hold classes — there is no similar guidance in place for extreme heat. The temperature will start to rise over the weekend - with a predicted high in the upper 80s on Saturday and surpassing 90 on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, said Steve Welch, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Buffalo. On Wednesday, the high is predicted to drop back to the low 80s. As of Friday, the hottest day of the trio appears it will land on Monday - with a predicted high of 96 degrees, said Weather Service Meteorologist Heather Kenyon. Both Sunday and Monday could see a heat index above 100 in upstate New York, with it potentially feeling like 105 degrees on Monday. That day, Kenyon said, New Yorkers will need to decrease the amount of time they are outside. Tuesday is predicted to feel less humid, but that could change as the forecast may shift. If the mercury does rise above 90, it will be the first time for 2025 in Rochester, forecasters said. To date, the warmest day of the year in Rochester was on June 4, when the high reached 88 degrees, according to the Weather Service. The second warmest day was April 29, when the high reached 84 degrees at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. Sunday's record high of 93 was reached three times - in 2022, 1988 and 1957, Monday's record high of 95 was set in 1888 and Tuesday's record high of 96 was set in 1949, according to the Weather Service. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Will Rochester NY schools close due to the heat wave? What we know
