OSWEGO COUNTY – The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Oswego County today, Sunday, August 7, until 7 p.m. this evening, with heat index values as high as 100 degrees expected.
NWS warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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! Call 9 1 1.
Heat safety tips and resources can be found here.
The NWS forecast (Oswego County Airport, Fulton) is as follows:
Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 3 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
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