Heat Advisory Issued For Part Of The Hudson Valley

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — A heat advisory is in effect for most of the region Wednesday and Thursday as temperatures climb back into the 90s.

The advisory for Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counies is in effect from noon today until 8 p.m. tomorrow. Maximum heat indices will occur between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. each day.

It isn't going to be much prettier in Dutchess and Ulster. There, the National Weather Service predicts lower 90s maximum heat index today and low to upper 90s heat index Thursday.

Moreover, it will stay warm even after the sun goes down. Temperatures at night each night will remain in the mid to upper 70s for the NYC/NJ metro area, upper 60s to lower 70s elsewhere.

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.

Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors.

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! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.

There is some good news on the horizon: high temps on Saturday and Sunday won't break 80 degrees and there's only a 30 percent chance of showers.

Here's what the next 48 hours look like, based on New City: