A hot and humid airmass brought excessively high heat indices to eastern New York from the beginning of July through the Independence Day holiday. Temperatures soared as high as 99 degrees on July 1st, the hottest day of the stretch. Combined with dewpoints in the mid-70s, heat indices reached near 110 degrees in the warmest valleys. July 5th marked the sixth consecutive day reaching a temperature of 90 degrees at Albany and Glens Falls, and a seventh consecutive day at Poughkeepsie. In addition to the hot daytime temperatures, overnight low temperatures only falling into the 70s was common, which exacerbated heat-related problems. The extensive heat prompted the opening of many cooling centers across the region.

Excessive Heat in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in EASTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in EASTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in SOUTHEAST WARREN, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in WESTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in WESTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in WESTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 03-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in WESTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 03-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in NORTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 02-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in EASTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in EASTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in SOUTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in SOUTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in NORTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 02-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in NORTHERN WARREN, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in WESTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 02-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet