What: Heat index values up to 98.
Where: Broome, Chemung, Madison, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Southern Oneida, Tioga, Tompkins, and Yates Counties.
When: Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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! Call 9 1 1.