Extreme Heat Watch: Northern Fairfield; Northern New Haven; Northern Middlesex; Northern New London; Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven; Southern Middlesex; Southern New London; Western Passaic; Eastern Passaic; Hudson; Western Bergen; Eastern Bergen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Western Union; Eastern Union; Orange; Putnam; Rockland; Northern Westchester; Southern Westchester; Northwest Suffolk; Northeast Suffolk; Southwest Suffolk; Southeast Suffolk; Northern Nassau; Southern Nassau

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Extreme Heat Watch — Northern Fairfield; Northern New Haven; Northern Middlesex; Northern New London; Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven; Southern Middlesex; Southern New London; Western Passaic; Eastern Passaic; Hudson; Western Bergen; Eastern Bergen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Western Union; Eastern Union; Orange; Putnam; Rockland; Northern Westchester; Southern Westchester; Northwest Suffolk; Northeast Suffolk; Southwest Suffolk; Southeast Suffolk; Northern Nassau; Southern Nassau Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 105 to 110 possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal areas across southeast CT and Long Island will likely see peak heat index values closer to 100 to 105. There is potential for the dangerous heat to continue into Saturday.