Advarsler, Amenia Union

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 1:48PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY * WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 100 to 105 degrees through this afternoon. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values of 95 to 100 degrees expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Litchfield County. In New York, Eastern Dutchess, Eastern Greene, Eastern Ulster, Western Columbia, and Western Dutchess Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat.