Albany, N.Y. – Dangerous heat and a risk for severe thunderstorms will threaten much of eastern New York on Wednesday, as the National Weather Service has expanded its Heat Advisory into the Capital District, Upper Hudson Valley, and Mohawk Valley.
According to the Albany Weather Forecast Office, heat index values are expected to surge into the upper 90s and low 100s from noon until 8 p.m. Wednesday. Isolated severe storms may also develop, with damaging wind gusts the primary concern. The advisory covers cities including Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Poughkeepsie, and much of the Mohawk Valley. Local agencies are urging residents to limit outdoor activity, check on vulnerable neighbors, and stay hydrated. Power companies warn that air conditioning demand may stress the grid during peak heat.
Travelers along I-87, I-90, and Route 9 should be alert for sudden storms capable of downing trees and causing power outages, especially during the afternoon and evening commute. Schools, summer camps, and outdoor workers are advised to take extra precautions as heat illness risk rises. The last time this region saw a heat index above 100° was during the 2022 July heat wave.
Advisories may be updated as storm chances evolve Wednesday afternoon. Stay tuned to local alerts and avoid non-essential travel during the hottest hours.
