Heat Warning for Westchester County Thursday

The National Weather Service is issuing a so-called "Excessive Heat Warning." This type of warning is issued when the humidity and heat are going to make it feel like it's 104 or more. The Excessive Heat Warning is in effect from noon-8 p.m.

Officials are also issuing an "Air Quality Alert." An Air Quality Alert means that air quality will reach unhealthy levels. Officials are suggesting that people stay in air-conditioning during the afternoon and early-evening hours. Poor air quality can aggravate asthma, cause shortness of breath and throat irritation. The Air Quality Alert is in effect from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

For today we will see mostly sunny skies and a high around 96 degrees. The heat index will be around 104 degrees.

Tonight we will dip down to 77 degrees. The wind will be gently blowing around 5-9 mph.

For your Friday there will be a 20% chance of an isolated storm after 11 a.m. However, the heat will stick around as we deal with a high near 100 degrees and a 108 degree heat index.