Heat Warning for Southeast

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Putnam and several other counties until 4:45 a.m. Friday.

This type of warning is issued when the humidity and heat are going to make it feel like it is 105 degrees — or more. The warning is in effect starting at noon. After it expires, an excessive heat watch is slated to be in effect from Friday afternoon through the evening.

Officials are also issuing an air quality alert, which 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 alert is in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

For today Brewster will see mostly sunny skies and a high around 95 degrees. The heat index is slated to near 105 degrees.

Tonight Temperatures will dip down to 72 degrees. The wind will be gently blowing around 6 mph.

For your Friday There is a 20 percent chance of an isolated storm after 11 a.m. However, the heat will stick around as we deal with a high of 96 degrees and a 100-degree heat index.

Cooling Centers: Open to all Putnam residents from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday

• The Koehler Senior Center (located at 180 Route 6 in Mahopac)
• Putnam Valley Senior Center (located at 117 Town Park Lane in Putnam Valley)
• For information on transportation, call the Putnam
  County Office for the Aging at 845-808-1700

For more on dealing with the heat, check out from the Putnam County Department of Health.