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Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Albany, NY
Issued by NWS Albany, NY
335 WWUS81 KALY 061817 SPSALY Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albany NY 217 PM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024 MAZ001-NYZ041-043-049-050-083-084-VTZ013-062130- Northern Berkshire-Northern Saratoga-Northern Washington- Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Southeast Warren- Southern Washington-Bennington- 217 PM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024 ...HEAT INDEX VALUES IN THE MID 90S THIS AFTERNOON... The combination of very warm temperatures in the mid to upper 80s along with high dewpoints in the lower to mid 70s will result in heat index values approaching or slightly exceeding 95 degrees in northern parts of the Capital District, upper Hudson Valley into Bennington and northern Berkshire counties this afternoon. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing and try to limit strenuous activities. $$