Even hotter and muggier midweek
A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of Central New York from noon Tuesday until 8pm Thursday. Heat index values of 95 to 105 degrees possible. Click here for the details.
SYRACUSE, NY (WSYR-TV) – After a beautiful Father’s Day weekend, record breaking warmth moved in to start the week Monday, and that’s just the beginning. The details are below…
First heat wave of 2024 has begun
Our first official heat wave of the year started Monday in CNY, and is the first one in nearly 2 years. An official heat wave is defined as 3 or more consecutive 90°+ days in this part of the country.
You can see why the National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory with forecast highs below, well into the 90s and challenging records at the same time!
It has been a while since we have felt temperatures this hot. The last time we had a high of at least 95° was back in 2022. We haven’t had a temperature of 100° or hotter since 2012, which we now don’t think will happen in this heat wave.
While all-time high temperature record of 102° in Syracuse is looking safe, we probably won’t be more than 5 or 6 degrees off.
Not just hot, but humid too
On top of high temperatures being in the 90s for an extended stretch, we are also expecting dew points to climb into the upper 60s and even low to mid-70s at times, making it feel very steamy and even hotter/more oppressive.
Heat index values during the afternoon and early evenings will likely be up around 100° or even higher at times Tuesday through Thursday which can lead to heat exhaustion and even stroke if the proper precautions aren’t taken.
Tips for staying safe during the hot weather
- Do not leave children or pets in vehicles
- Drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine and alcohol
- Check on the elderly, very young and pets
- Dress in loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing
- Slow down outside and take frequent breaks if you have to work outdoors
- Avoid strenuous activities after 10 or 11 a.m. and before 7 or 8 p.m.
- Postpone outdoor activities
Keep those plants hydrated too
Despite the heat and the high humidity, there isn’t much rain in our forecast this week. There may be an isolated shower/storm or two with all the heat and humidity Tuesday and again Wednesday, but for the most part it looks dry. Click here for the latest pool and Syracuse Mets forecast for Tuesday.
Rain/storm chances come up a bit late in the week, and especially come Sunday ahead of a cold front due to bring relief from the heat by early next week.
Check out the latest 7-day forecast.
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