The National Weather Service heat Advisory for Erie, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties continues until 10 pm Monday evening.
There is also a flash flood warning for Chautauqua County and northwestern Cattaraugus County until 5 pm. Heavy rain could create flooding in Dunkirk, Fredonia, Westfield, Gowanda, Silver Creek, Mayville, Clymer and near Long Point State Park. Heavy rains may also hit the NYS Thruway between Ripley and the Pennsylvania Line, and along Interstate 86 between the Findlay lake and Bemus Point exits.
Flash Flood Warning including Dunkirk NY, Fredonia NY, Westfield NY until 5:00 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/rAhMbFmscX
— NWS Buffalo (@NWSBUFFALO) July 2, 2018
The heat advisory forecasts heat index values in the mid 90s for the duration.
"Consecutive days of dangerous heat and humidity will bring an increased risk for heat related illness. The elderly, very young, pregnant, and those with heart and respiratory conditions that don`t have access to air conditioning are especially at risk during long lasting heat waves," the advisory says, adding that heat ilnesses are possible.
"Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. when possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. To reduce risk during outdoor work. The (US) Occupational Safety and
Health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments," the advisory says.
Updated SPC Outlook: There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across much of central New York and north-central Pennsylvania today. A marginal risk extends into western and north-central New York. Gusty to damaging winds the main threat. pic.twitter.com/rCztKSE4Cl
— NWS Buffalo (@NWSBUFFALO) July 2, 2018