\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat to know:Hottest temperatures of the summer so farThursday is the hottest day of the stretchRare Extreme Heat Warning in some areasThe hottest stretch of the summer so far is set to take hold this week, with high heat and humidity from Wednesday through Friday.The worst of the heat is expected Wednesday and Thursday. Afternoon temperatures will be high, but the humidity will make it feel even hotter. Thursday brings potential for actual air temperatures to reach 100 degrees!Heat index values are expected to reach the 95 to 105 degree range for many towns. Parts of the Champlain Valley and Lower Connecticut River Valley will have a heat index closer to 110 degrees, where a rare Extreme Heat Warning has been issued.Prepare for long duration heatThis will not just be a one-day heat spike. The bigger concern is the duration. Several hot, humid days in a row can put extra stress on the body, especially for older adults, young children, outdoor workers, and anyone without reliable air conditioning.Nights will not offer much relief either. Overnight lows may stay near or above 70 degrees in some valley locations, which means homes and apartments may have a harder time cooling down before the next hot day begins.Strategies to beat the heatThe best advice is to plan around the heat now. Limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day, take frequent breaks, drink plenty of water, and check on neighbors or family members who may be more vulnerable to the heat.Fourth of July weekend forecastThe heat should ease somewhat heading into the weekend, especially once a cold front moves through Saturday. Until then, expect a stretch of dangerously hot and humid weather across much of Vermont and Northern New York.STAY WEATHER-AWAREFor the latest weather coverage for your area, click here. Stay updated with alerts in the myNBC5 app, which you can download here.For the best weather information and Vermont and northern New York\u2019s Certified Most Accurate forecast, watch NBC5 News by streaming at this link.Don’t forget to follow NBC5 News on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.Follow the NBC5 First Warning Weather team on social media:Chief Meteorologist Tyler Jankoski Facebook | X | InstagramMeteorologist Ben Frechette Facebook | X | InstagramMeteorologist Matt DiLoreto Facebook | XMeteorologist Andrew Grautski Facebook | XMeteorologist Marissa Vigevani Facebook | X\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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What to know:<\/p>\n
Hottest temperatures of the summer so farThursday is the hottest day of the stretchRare Extreme Heat Warning in some areas<\/p>\n
The hottest stretch of the summer so far is set to take hold this week, with high heat and humidity from Wednesday through Friday.<\/p>\n
The worst of the heat is expected Wednesday and Thursday. Afternoon temperatures will be high, but the humidity will make it feel even hotter. Thursday brings potential for actual air temperatures to reach 100 degrees!<\/p>\n
Heat index values are expected to reach the 95 to 105 degree range for many towns. Parts of the Champlain Valley and Lower Connecticut River Valley will have a heat index closer to 110 degrees, where a rare Extreme Heat Warning has been issued.<\/p>\n
Prepare for long duration heat<\/p>\n
This will not just be a one-day heat spike. The bigger concern is the duration. Several hot, humid days in a row can put extra stress on the body, especially for older adults, young children, outdoor workers, and anyone without reliable air conditioning.<\/p>\n
Nights will not offer much relief either. Overnight lows may stay near or above 70 degrees in some valley locations, which means homes and apartments may have a harder time cooling down before the next hot day begins.<\/p>\n
Strategies to beat the heat<\/p>\n
The best advice is to plan around the heat now. Limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day, take frequent breaks, drink plenty of water, and check on neighbors or family members who may be more vulnerable to the heat.<\/p>\n
Fourth of July weekend forecast<\/p>\n
The heat should ease somewhat heading into the weekend, especially once a cold front moves through Saturday. Until then, expect a stretch of dangerously hot and humid weather across much of Vermont and Northern New York.<\/p>\n
STAY WEATHER-AWARE<\/p>\n
For the latest weather coverage for your area, click here<\/a>. Stay updated with alerts in the myNBC5 app, which you can download here<\/a>.<\/p>\n For the best weather information and Vermont and northern New York\u2019s Certified Most Accurate forecast, watch NBC5 News by streaming at this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n Don’t forget to follow NBC5 News on Facebook<\/a>, X<\/a> (formerly Twitter), and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow the NBC5 First Warning Weather team on social media:<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t