Albany, N.Y. – A widespread heat advisory remains in effect for much of upstate and central New York until 8 p.m. Sunday, with heat index values climbing into the upper 90s and potentially hitting 100 in parts of the Capital Region and Mohawk Valley.
According to the National Weather Service offices in Buffalo, Binghamton, and Albany, cities including Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, and Poughkeepsie are under advisories beginning late Sunday morning through the evening hours. Areas affected include more than two dozen counties from Niagara to Dutchess.
Residents in Monroe, Onondaga, and Albany counties can expect sweltering conditions through the afternoon, with oppressive humidity increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses. Agencies urge people to avoid direct sunlight, drink plenty of water, and reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours.
Schools and municipalities across the Finger Lakes and Hudson Valley are monitoring conditions, with some cooling centers open in Ithaca, Oswego, and Kingston. OSHA recommends frequent breaks for outdoor workers and shade whenever possible.
The advisory is expected to expire at 8 p.m., but additional warnings could be issued if high temperatures persist into Monday.
