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In effect from Friday 06/12 3:06 PM EDT – Friday 06/12 9:00 PM EDT

Issued by NWS Upton NY

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 322 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS


Areas Impacted

Counties in Southern Connecticut
  • Fairfield
  • New Haven
Counties in Northeast New Jersey
  • Bergen
  • Essex
  • Hudson
  • Passaic
  • Union
Counties in Southeast New York
  • Bronx
  • Kings (Brooklyn)
  • Nassau
  • New York (Manhattan)
  • Orange
  • Putnam
  • Queens
  • Richmond (Staten Island)
  • Rockland
  • Suffolk
  • Westchester

In effect from Friday 06/12 2:55 AM EDT – Friday 06/12 8:00 PM EDT

Issued by NWS Upton NY

What

Heat index values up to 102.

Where

Portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.

When

Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

Impacts

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

What to Do

A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time.
Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures.
Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. If you don't have home air conditioning, continue to seek out cool spaces each day as long as it remains hot, and for a few days after if your home is still hot. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.


Areas Impacted

  • Western Passaic
  • Eastern Passaic
  • Hudson
  • Western Bergen
  • Eastern Bergen
  • Western Essex
  • Eastern Essex
  • Western Union
  • Eastern Union
  • Orange
  • Putnam
  • Rockland
  • Northern Westchester
  • Southern Westchester

Tips to Stay Safe

A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe. 

  • Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls. 
  • Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
  • Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
  • Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside. 
  • Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone. 

Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.

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From the Forecaster

Weather Story for June 13th, 2026

Created by the NWS New York City WFO

Saturday will see mostly sunny skies, with a drop in the humidity. Highs of upper 80s are expected, with some parts inland reaching the 90s. Gust speeds will be up to 15 mph, but will taper off into 5 mph overnight. Next chance of storms will be late Sunday night.

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