Heat Advisory

Locations Affected

Poughkeepsie Airport, NY ∙ Lloyd, NY ∙ Clinton Corners, NY ∙ East Fishkill, NY ∙ Highland, NY ∙ Bethlehem, CT ∙ Fishkill, NY ∙ New Paltz, NY ∙ Barrytown, NY ∙ Northwest Harwinton, CT

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 122 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 98 expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Litchfield County. In New York, Eastern Ulster and Western Dutchess Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be only limited relief Thursday night, with low temperatures in the lower 70s. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

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