Heat Advisory for Dutchess and Ulster Counties
Key Questions
When is the heat advisory active for Dutchess and Ulster Counties?
The heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. It brings mid-90s temperatures with a heat index that could make it feel like triple digits in spots like Poughkeepsie.
What other advisories overlap with the heat warning?
An air quality advisory for high ozone levels coincides with the heat advisory along with heavy pollen counts. This combination increases respiratory risks for residents across the Hudson Valley.
Which areas are under the heat advisory?
Dutchess and Ulster counties are specifically covered by the advisory. Broader alerts also extend to parts of New York and New Jersey amid the ongoing hot weather.
How can residents stay safe during the heat and poor air quality?
Stay hydrated and seek shelter from the heat while limiting outdoor exposure. Those with respiratory issues should take extra precautions due to the overlapping conditions.
What temperatures are expected in Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie is forecast to approach 95 degrees with feels-like readings in the triple digits. This marks one of the hottest days in the current stretch of weather.
Heat advisory active 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Tuesday with mid-90s heat index, Poughkeepsie nearing 95 and triple-digit feels-like. Overlaps with air quality advisory (high ozone AQI) and heavy pollen creating respiratory risks. Hydration and shelter tips for residents.