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Hochul's announcement comes as predictions call for a cold front to arrive in the state on Friday, June 14, which is expected to produce thunderstorms with heavy downpours and damaging wind gusts.
According to Hochul's office, the storm system could bring several hazards along with it, including flash flooding, dangerous traveling conditions, and power outages.
To make matters worse, a few days after the storm is expected to arrive, a wave of extreme heat is predicted to start on Monday, June 17, and continue through the week, making areas feel hotter than 100 degrees on Tuesday, June 18, and Wednesday, June 19.
"New Yorkers should take every precaution they can over this next week to stay cool and stay safe as the combination of severe storms, heat, and humidity will pose a significant health risk for vulnerable New Yorkers," Hochul said, adding, "My administration will be closely monitoring the weather impacts and we encourage New Yorkers to watch the weather forecast closely, stay hydrated, and have a plan if you need to cool off during this time.”
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