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Heat Advisory Extends Through Thursday in Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow

Are you sick of this yet?

The National Weather Service (NWS) is still warning Westchester residents to avoid fatigue, sunstroke, muscle cramps and heat exhaustion during this week's extreme weather.

A heat advisory is again in effect for Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow until 8 p.m. Thursday, as the heat index is around 100. An index between 100 and 104 triggers the advisory.

Find out what's happening in Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollowwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Temperatures in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow will again reach 97 on Thursday. The weather is expected to stay hot and humid through Friday in the 90s with a chance of thunderstorms Thursday and Friday. 

The NWS is advising the public to drink plenty of fluids, stay in the air-conditioning, stay out of the sun and to check on relatives and neighbors. Try to avoid working outdoors or schedule frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning.

Find out what's happening in Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollowwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

If you don't have an air conditioner, click here for local cooling centers in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow.

Click here for more tips on how to spot and prevent heat related illnesses from the Westchester County Department of Health.

Con Edison warns that usage can hit peak highs during hot weather, which may cause outages. Click here for how to wisely use electricity during sweltering temperatures.


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