The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Dutchess County, in effect until 8pm on Thursday. We encourage all residents to keep an eye on their elderly neighbors and any vulnerable populations. The Town of Wappinger has two cooling centers available for residents in need at the following locations:
1) Wappinger Town Hall - 20 Middlebush Road - 8:30am - 4:00pm
2) American Legion - 7 Spring St. - 8:00am - 6:00pm
Please never hesitate to reach out to my office if there is anything you may need or if we can be of assistance.
Stay cool!
Joseph D. Cavaccini, Town Supervisor
The latest forecast from the National Weather Service:
Tuesday Afternoon
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
What is the Heat Index?
The heat index, also known as the apparent temperature, is what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature.
FYI - A “Heat Wave” is defined as 3 or more consecutive
days of 90 degree weather (not including heat index).
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