Heat Advisory Issued for Lower Hudson Valley Through Saturday

TARRYTOWN, NY — The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for much of the lower Hudson Valley.

The advisory is in effect until 8 a.m. Saturday for Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties. An excessive heat watch is in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday evening.

The combination of heat and humidity, which could send heat indices to around 100 degrees, will increase the risk for heat-related health issues.

Heat index values into Thursday evening are 100 to 103. For Friday, they are 100 to 105 degrees, with both Saturday and Sunday around 105 degrees.

The highest heat indices are expected for the mid- to late-afternoon.

Especially affected are the elderly, those with chronic health problems, people working outdoors and other heat-sensitive groups of people, the NWS said.

A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected and the combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible.

People are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room and stay out of the sun.

Relatives and neighbors should be checked on and anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool, shaded location.

In case of heat stroke, call 911.