The hottest stretch of the summer so far is set to take hold this week, with high heat and humidity from Wednesday through Friday.The worst of the heat is expected Wednesday and Thursday. Afternoon temperatures will be high, but the humidity will make it feel even hotter.Heat index values are expected to reach the 95 to 100 degree range for many towns. Parts of the Champlain Valley and Lower Connecticut River Valley will have a heat index closer to 105 degrees, where a rare Extreme Heat Watch has been issued.This will not just be a one-day heat spike. The bigger concern is the duration. Several hot, humid days in a row can put extra stress on the body, especially for older adults, young children, outdoor workers, and anyone without reliable air conditioning.Nights will not offer much relief either. Overnight lows may stay near or above 70 degrees in some valley locations, which means homes and apartments may have a harder time cooling down before the next hot day begins.The best advice is to plan around the heat now. Limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day, take frequent breaks, drink plenty of water, and check on neighbors or family members who may be more vulnerable to the heat.The heat should ease somewhat heading into the weekend, especially once a cold front moves through Saturday. Until then, expect a stretch of dangerously hot and humid weather across much of Vermont and northern New York.
The hottest stretch of the summer so far is set to take hold this week, with high heat and humidity from Wednesday through Friday.
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The worst of the heat is expected Wednesday and Thursday. Afternoon temperatures will be high, but the humidity will make it feel even hotter.
Heat index values are expected to reach the 95 to 100 degree range for many towns. Parts of the Champlain Valley and Lower Connecticut River Valley will have a heat index closer to 105 degrees, where a rare Extreme Heat Watch has been issued.
This will not just be a one-day heat spike. The bigger concern is the duration. Several hot, humid days in a row can put extra stress on the body, especially for older adults, young children, outdoor workers, and anyone without reliable air conditioning.
Nights will not offer much relief either. Overnight lows may stay near or above 70 degrees in some valley locations, which means homes and apartments may have a harder time cooling down before the next hot day begins.
The best advice is to plan around the heat now. Limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day, take frequent breaks, drink plenty of water, and check on neighbors or family members who may be more vulnerable to the heat.
The heat should ease somewhat heading into the weekend, especially once a cold front moves through Saturday. Until then, expect a stretch of dangerously hot and humid weather across much of Vermont and northern New York.
