Extreme Heat Warning for Orleans today through Friday
Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values from 104 to 108
Photo by Marsha Rivers: The sun sets on Friday on the railroad tracks in Holley next to the Holley Cold Storage in this photo taken from the Route 31 overpass.
An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for Orleans County from noon to 8 p.m. today, Thursday and Friday.
The National Weather Service said there will be dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 104 to 108 each afternoon. The very warm and muggy temperatures overnight will not provide much relief, the Weather Service said.
“Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities,” the Weather Service said.
Today is forecast to be sunny and hot with a high of 94 degrees and heat index values up to 107. Tonight there will be a low around 77.
Thursday will be sunny and hot with a high near 95, followed by a mostly sunny and hot Friday with a high near 94.
On Saturday, the Fourth of July, the high will be near 90 with a chance of showers between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m., the Weather Service said.
