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NWS: Heat Advisory Issued for 12 PM Wednesday Through
8 PM Friday
Published: June 30, 2026 at
01:00 p.m.
By: National
Weather Service Alert
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER
MESSAGE
National Weather
Service Buffalo NY
1239 PM EDT Tue
Jun 30 2026
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Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the
cities of Watertown and Lowville
1239 PM EDT Tue
Jun 30 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY
IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the
first Heat Advisory, heat index values in the lower
90s. For the second Heat Advisory, heat
index values as high as
100 expected.
*
WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties.
* WHEN...For the
first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from noon
Wednesday to 8 PM EDT
Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot
temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
related illnesses to occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS
ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of
fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and
pets should never
be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
This is especially true during hot weather when car
interiors can
reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra
precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the
signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear
lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible.
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
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