National Weather Service Buffalo NY
154 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2019
Northern
Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Southern Erie- Including the cities of Buffalo, Batavia,
Warsaw, Jamestown,
Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville
154 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2019
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Heat Advisory,
which is in effect from noon Friday to 6 PM EDT Saturday.
* LOCATIONS...Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua,
Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.
* TIMING...From noon Friday through early Saturday evening.
* HEAT INDEX VALUES...Up to 100 during the day Friday and
Saturday. Overnight low temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s with continued
muggy conditions Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure or any strenuous activity may
lead to heat related illnesses that
require immediate medical attention.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to
create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of
fluids...stay in an air-conditioned room...stay out of the sun...and check in on
relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside…when
possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know
the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight
and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
