Enhanced Risk for Severe Thunderstorms Across the North Country Beginning Tuesday Afternoon
Extreme Heat Forecast Across the State Tuesday and Wednesday
New Yorkers Can Sign Up for Weather and Emergency Alerts by Texting 333111
Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to prepare ahead of severe thunderstorms set to impact the North Country and statewide extreme heat beginning Tuesday. For parts of the North Country, there is an Enhanced Risk, meaning a greater likelihood, for severe thunderstorms beginning Tuesday afternoon, continuing into Tuesday night. Damaging winds, large hail and the possibility of tornadoes could occur with these storms. Additionally, Heat Advisories are currently in effect for areas across the state for Tuesday and Wednesday.
“We’re New Yorkers, and we’re no strangers to adverse weather, but it’s crucial to plan ahead to keep yourself and your loved ones safe,” Governor Hochul said. “This mix of heat and storms can bring about a variety of dangers, but keeping these safety tips in mind can help you be prepared when the weather comes. Stay hydrated in the heat and know where your local cooling centers are should you need them if your power goes out. Be mindful of your forecast and stay safe.”
Extreme heat is dangerous and is the leading cause of weather-related fatalities in the United States. The most common heat-related illnesses are heat stroke (sun stroke), heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat rash. Learn more about heat-related illness, including signs and symptoms and when to take action on the State Health Department’s extreme heat advice webpage.
New Yorkers should closely monitor their local forecasts and look for updates issued by the National Weather Service. For a complete listing of weather alerts, visit the National Weather Service website.
New Yorkers should also ensure that government emergency alerts are enabled on their mobile phones. They should also sign up for real-time weather and emergency alerts that will be texted to their phones by texting their county or borough name to 333111.
New York State agencies are taking the actions and making recommendations to respond to the forecasted heat. These include:
To Report an Electric Outage, Call:
- Central Hudson: Electric: 800-527-2714 or Gas: 800-942-8274
- Con Ed: Electric: 800-752-6633 or Gas: 800-752-6633
- Corning Gas: 800-834-2134
- Liberty Utilities (St. Lawrence Gas) Corp.: 800-673-3301
- National Fuel Gas: 1-800-444-3130
- National Grid:
- Electric: 800-867-5222
- Long Island (gas): 1-800-490-0045
- Metro NYC (gas): 1-718-643-4050
- Upstate (gas): 1-800-892-2345
- NYSEG: Electric: 800-572-1131 or Gas: 800-572-1121
- O&R: Electric: 877-434-4100 or Gas: 800-533-5325
- PSEG-LI: 800-490-0075
- RG&E: Electric: 800-743-1701 or Gas: 800-743-1702
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