Buffalo and Niagara region will experience a week of hot and humid weather starting Monday. This will lead to high temperatures and an uncomfortable heat index.
According to WBEN, Forecaster Dave Thomas from the National Weather Service in Buffalo has revealed that the heat wave will commence on Monday, with temperatures expected to soar into the upper 80’s and around 90.
According to Thomas, the heat is going to intensify on Tuesday and Wednesday. The temperature is expected to be in the range of lower to mid 90’s, and when combined with humidity, it will make the apparent temperature rise to the upper 90’s to 100.
Starting midday Tuesday and continuing through Thursday evening, a Heat Advisory has been issued for the entire Western New York region.
It’s highly likely that temperature records will be broken, given that the current records aren’t particularly impressive. For instance, Wednesday’s forecasted high is only 90 degrees.
According to Thomas, we can expect the scorching heat and high humidity to persist for several days to come. Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90’s at least until Thursday.
Expect little relief from the scorching temperatures even during the night time, as the mercury will hover around the 70s and the humidity will persist. Finding a cool spot to escape the heat will be a challenge.
When will it rain?
Expect a few isolated showers and thunderstorms each afternoon, with a higher chance of storms later in the week.
When will relief arrive?
Heat and humidity will persist for days, with temperatures in the 90s at least through Thursday, according to Thomas.
“The relief on Friday and Saturday will only see temperatures dropping to the mid to upper 80s, so not much of a relief.”
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY
What: Heat index values as high as 100 expected.
Where: All of western New York.
When: From noon Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday.
Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned spaces, avoid the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. Never leave young children and pets unattended in vehicles, especially during hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures quickly.