A Heat Advisory has been issued for the Twin Tiers, warning of extreme heat and high humidity.

 ### HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT



**WHAT:** Heat index values up to 99°F expected.

**WHERE:** Broome, Chemung, Onondaga, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties.

**WHEN:** From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT today.

**IMPACTS:** Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses.


**PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:**

- Drink plenty of fluids.

- Stay in air-conditioned rooms.

- Avoid the sun.

- Check on relatives and neighbors.

- Follow OSHA guidelines for outdoor work: take frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.

- If anyone is overcome by heat, move them to a cool and shaded place. Heat stroke is an emergency—call 911.


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