National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory

UPDATE – The City of Oswego has also sent out the following message to residents, “Due to dry conditions and prolonged heat, the water distribution system is under heavy demand. Please start conserving water immediately and through the rest of the week. Use lawn sprinklers only in the evening. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.”

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OSWEGO COUNTY – The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Northern Erie, Genesee, Livingston, and Ontario counties from 1 p.m. July 7, Tuesday, until 8 p.m. Friday, July 10.

According to the NWS, heat index values will be in the mid 90s this afternoon and Wednesday afternoon, then near 100 Thursday and Friday afternoon. Highest heat index values will be inland from the Lake Erie and Lake Ontario shores.

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Warm overnight low temperatures will make it difficult to cool buildings without air conditioning.

The NWS advises to 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.

According to the NWS, 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.

For information on heat related illnesses and what to do, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Heat safety tips from the National Weather Service can be found here.

National Weather Service forecast (Oswego County Airport, Fulton): Updated Wednesday morning.

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the evening.

Friday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

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