While the worst of the heat has moved out of much of Upstate New York, parts of the state will see another day of dangerous temperatures Wednesday, with New York City and the lower Hudson Valley facing heat index values above 100 degrees.
Upstate areas saw some of the hottest temperatures of the year Tuesday, including a record-breaking day in Syracuse.
Here’s what to know about Tuesday’s heat and the forecast ahead.
Syracuse breaks daily heat record
Six New York cities reached or exceeded 90 degrees Tuesday, July 14, according to the National Weather Service.
Syracuse recorded the highest official temperature in the state, reaching 98 degrees and breaking the previous daily record of 95 degrees set in 1952, according to the National Weather Service in Buffalo.
Rochester and Albany tied for the second-highest temperature Tuesday, with both cities reaching 94 degrees.
How hot did it get Tuesday in New York?
High temperatures reported Tuesday, July 14:
Heat advisory continues in downstate New York
A heat advisory remains in effect Wednesday for New York City, Long Island and parts of the lower Hudson Valley.
When: Until 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 15
Where: Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, Suffolk and Nassau counties, along with all five boroughs of New York City
Details: Temperatures are expected to reach the mid to upper 90s, with heat index values — what the temperature feels like — reaching up to 104 degrees in New York City and 101 degrees in the lower Hudson Valley.
Cooler weather ahead
Temperatures are expected to ease across much of New York after Tuesday’s heat. Downstate areas will remain hot through Wednesday before cooler conditions move in later this week.
Residents should continue to take precautions during periods of extreme heat, including staying hydrated, limiting strenuous outdoor activity and checking on vulnerable neighbors.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Syracuse breaks heat record as New York temperatures reach 98 degrees
Reporting by Victoria E. Freile, New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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By Victoria E. Freile, New York Connect Team | USA TODAY Network
