Extreme Heat Forecasted This Week Across New York

Residents are being urged to prepare for dangerous heat and humidity this week, with temperatures expected to climb well into the 90s.

Extreme heat can pose serious health risks, especially for older adults, young children, outdoor workers, people with medical conditions, and those without access to air conditioning. However, when heat and humidity reach dangerous levels, everyone can be at risk for heat-related illness.

According to the New York State Department of Health, extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in New York State.

This week’s heat risk ranges from moderate to extreme, meaning conditions could become dangerous if proper precautions are not taken.

Residents are encouraged to:

Stay hydrated. Limit outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day.

Check on elderly neighbors, family members, and pets.

Use air conditioning or visit a cooling center if needed.

Never leave children or pets inside a parked vehicle. Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke

Heat exhaustion symptoms may include heavy sweating, dizziness, weakness, nausea, headache, and muscle cramps. Heat stroke is a medical emergency and may include confusion, fainting, a very high body temperature, or hot, dry skin. Call 911 immediately if heat stroke is suspected.

More information on heat risk and illness can be found through the New York State Department of Health’s Heat Risk and Illness Dashboard.

Please take this week’s heat seriously, plan ahead, and look out for one another.