Heat Index Up To 104 Degrees: Advisories Issued For The Hudson Valley

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — The region returns to scorching hot weather Thursday and Friday, and the National Weather Service has already put out advisories.

For Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties: Heat index values between 95 to 104 are expected on Thursday, and 95 to 100 on Friday in the lower Hudson Valley as well as Northeast New Jersey and interior southern Connecticut. It'll be in effect for 33 straight hours: from 11 a.m. Thursday to 8 p.m. Friday.

For Dutchess and Ulster: Two heat advisories have been issued, for Thursday and for Friday. Heat index values in the mid-90s to lower 100s are expected from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and noon to 8 p.m. Friday.

A heat advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time.

"Thursday’s heat spike is likely to be more extreme across areas farther to the north, including New England and upstate New York, when compared to locations farther to the south in the mid-Atlantic," said Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist.

Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at 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.