High Heat and Humidity Will Briefly Return to Western New York

High heat and humidity will soon return to Western New York. However, unlike the hot and humid spell the region experienced leading up to the July 4th holiday, this period of heat should be short-lived. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a heat advisory from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Tuesday for the entire region. Meteorologist Jim Mitchell says we'll see above-average temperatures with "tolerable" humidity levels on Monday. However, that will change on Tuesday...

Jim Mitchell: very hot air mass arriving

While heat indices across the region are expected to range from the mid 90s to 100, Mitchell says those readings in Chautauqua County should be slightly lower...

Jim Mitchell: mostly mid 90s

Temperatures will remain quite warm on Wednesday, but a cold front will lower the humidity levels throughout the day.

Graphic by the National Weather Service