NWS Buffalo NYXH.W 0001June 30, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Niagara, Orleans, Monroe and 5 more, NY
The National Weather Service office in Buffalo issued an extreme heat warning for Niagara, Orleans, Monroe and 5 more in New York, which was in force until 8:00 p.m. local time on July 3. It was the 1st extreme heat warning the NWS office in Buffalo issued in 2026.
ExpiredWarning
In force for 2 days; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Buffalo NY
- Area
- Niagara, Orleans, Monroe and 5 more
- State
- New York
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 12:39 p.m. EDT, June 30, 2026
- In force from
- 12:00 p.m. EDT, July 1, 2026
- Expires
- 8:00 p.m. EDT, July 3, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KBUF XH.W 0001
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
Every warning type in New YorkExtreme Heat Warning: what it means, and the states that get the most
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values as high as 100. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values as high as 105 expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Livingston, and Ontario Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related illnesses to occur.
What the agency told people to do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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! Call 9 1 1.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.