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Hot Stuff: Prolonged Period Of Dangerous Heat, Humidity Hits Area Hot Stuff: Prolonged Period Of Dangerous Heat, Humidity Hits Area
Hot Stuff: Prolonged Period Of Dangerous Heat, Humidity Hits Area A prolonged period of dangerous heat and humidity will last through the July 4th holiday.The peak of the heat will come Sunday, July 1 with the heat index (combination of temperature and humidity) hitting as high as 108 in some parts of the area. (See third image above.) An Excessive Heat Watch will be in effect from noon Sunday until 9 p.m. Monday, July 2. Saturday's heat index values will be in the low-90s. (See second image above.) A Heat Advisory has been issued for Saturday from noon until 9 p.m. A heat advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Stay Cool, Says Cuomo, Urging NYers To Take Precautions For Excessive Heat Stay Cool, Says Cuomo, Urging NYers To Take Precautions For Excessive Heat
Stay Cool, Says Cuomo, Urging NYers To Take Precautions For Excessive Heat Latest update: School Districts Announce Early Dismissals Due To Heat With the heat index (the combination of temperature and humidity) expected to hover near 100 degrees on Monday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is urging New Yorkers to take extra precautions to ensure that against heat-related illnesses. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Hudson Valley, which will remain in effect from 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. on Monday, with heat index values expected to peak around 1:00 p.m. and lasting through the late afternoon. According to the NWS, the extreme heat can cause illness a…

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by Zak Failla