Westchester County Shares Heat Advisory; Issues Air Quality Alert

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Westchester County on Friday, July 25 from 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. An Air Quality Alert is also in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. During this period, heat and humidity are expected to combine to make outdoor temperatures feel as high as 105 degrees. While some relief is expected overnight, the Saturday afternoon temperature is expected to hover in the low 90s.

Showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected, mainly for Friday afternoon and early evening. Some thunderstorms will produce isolated to scattered damaging wind gusts which may result in a few instances of downed trees, tree limbs and subsequent power outages.

Thunderstorms may produce locally heavy rain. Isolated flash flooding could occur where slower moving and/or repeated downpours occur.

The Westchester County Health Department cautions residents to drink lots of water, avoid over-exertion, check on vulnerable family, friends and neighbors, and to be sure any animals housed outdoors have ample access to shade and water. Residents should never leave children or pets in a closed car, where temperatures can soar to dangerous levels very quickly.

Those who lack air conditioning can visit a cooling center if their home becomes too warm. For locations, go to https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/weather/cooling/