Albany, N.Y. – Much of eastern New York, the Mohawk and Hudson River valleys, and northwest Connecticut will be sweltering under a dangerous heat advisory from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with “feels like” temperatures soaring to 100 degrees. The oppressive heat will impact daily routines, outdoor workers, and anyone traveling through Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, Poughkeepsie, and Torrington, with heat illnesses a serious concern.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, the advisory covers major population centers, highways, and communities from Southern Herkimer and Montgomery counties to Litchfield County, Conn., and southern Vermont’s Windham County. Residents should expect heat index values between 95 and 100 degrees during the afternoon and early evening.
Local agencies warn the combination of high humidity and scorching air will create hazardous conditions, especially for children, the elderly, and those without access to air conditioning. Roads like I-87, I-90, and Route 9 may see delays if emergency crews respond to heat-related medical calls. Outdoor workers are urged to take frequent breaks in shade, and schools with summer programs should limit strenuous activities.
Stay hydrated, avoid the midday sun, check on vulnerable neighbors, and never leave children or pets in vehicles. The heat is expected to break tonight, but more advisories could be issued if the hot weather lingers into Thursday.
