The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Nassua and Suffok counties. The heat index could reach 104 degrees.
A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time.
Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures.
Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors.
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! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.
Hot and humid conditions will combine to produce maximum heat index values ranging from the mid 90s to around 100 Thursday and Friday. A slow moving cold front may bring showers and thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening with localized flash flooding possible.
