Cortland weather: Heat advisory in effect for Labor Day

(National Weather Service, Binghamton, NY)

CORTLAND, N.Y. — Summer weather isn't going away without a fight.

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a heat advisory is in effect from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.

Temperatures will range in the upper 80s, with heat index values between 92 and 97 degrees. An afternoon shower or thunderstorm is possible on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Warm, humid weather will continue through Wednesday, with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s. A heat advisory may be issued on Wednesday.

High heat and humidity may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure. Exercise caution when spending time outside.

Wednesday night will be muggy with lows of upper 60s and lower 70s. A cold front will begin to arrive Thursday morning, bringing new chances for showers and thunderstorms in central New York

Showers and thunderstorms are expected Thursday as a cold front drops through the region to bring in fresh cooler air later in the week.