**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, Very warm and humid weather will develop later this week, with heat indices approaching or exceeding 100 degrees Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Heat Advisories and/or Excessive Heat Warnings may be needed. See attached PDF for forecast maximum heat index values Friday and Saturday. Heat safety tips and resources are available at: https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat In addition, isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible late Tuesday afternoon. Thunderstorms chances will increase Wednesday through Thursday along with the chance for localized areas of heavy rain as the remnants of Barry moves across the area. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport@noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany