Heat Advisory Issued for Scranton and Surrounding Areas
Lackawanna County Emergency in Scranton, Pennsylvania, issued a heat advisory on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, early in the morning at 2:47 AM EDT from Binghamton, NY. The advisory warns residents to stay hydrated and to limit strenuous outdoor activities due to high heat conditions.
According to the forecast, several locations are expected to experience high maximum heat index values today. The advisory lists the following heat index values for various locations:
• Boonville: 92°
• Syracuse: 97°
• Auburn: 94°
• Cortland: 101°
• Ithaca: 93°
• Bath: 93°
• Elmira: 96°
• Binghamton: 96°
• Towanda: 94°
• Montrose: 90°
• Wilkes Barre: 100°
• Hazleton: 89°
• Utica: 98°
• Hamilton: 92°
• Cooperstown: 92°
• Norwich: 93°
• Delhi: 93°
• Honesdale: 94°
• Monticello: 91°
• Milford: 99°
• Scranton: 98°
Residents are advised to take precautions during the heat event.
Source: Lackawanna Co. Emergency
Source Type: Police
Source Location: Scranton
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