Full Notification

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 in New York and 103 in Pennsylvania expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania, especially in the valleys.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, especially for the young and elderly.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN ONEIDA ... YATES ... SENECA ... SOUTHERN CAYUGA ... ONONDAGA ... STEUBEN ... SCHUYLER ... CHEMUNG ... TOMPKINS ... MADISON ... SOUTHERN ONEIDA ... CORTLAND ... CHENANGO ... OTSEGO ... TIOGA ... BROOME ... DELAWARE ... SULLIVAN ... WYOMING ... LACKAWANNA ... LUZERNE ... PIKE

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 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.