Weather
Heat Advisory Issued For Long Island
It already felt like 98 degrees on the island before 11 a.m. Wednesday. See the way-too-hot forecast and tips on how to stay safe.
LONG ISLAND, NY — A heat advisory takes effect on Long Island at noon Wednesday as a heat wave bakes the region.
The advisory expires at 8 p.m. Thursday, but it could very well be extended as high temperatures are expected to be in the 90s on the island through the end of the week.
Heat index values — what the temperature feels like as heat and humidity combine — in the lower 100s are likely, the National Weather Service says.
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At 10:56 a.m. Wednesday, it was 92 degrees at Long Island MacArthur Airport. The heat index was already up to 98 degrees.
Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk from the extreme heat.
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Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency and 911 should be called if it's suspected.
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The full forecast:
Wednesday- Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night- Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 7 to 11 mph.
Thursday- Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night- Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday- Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night- Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday- Sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night- Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night- A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday- A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night- A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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