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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the western Southern Tier of New York this afternoon until 8PM.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for portions of the area today. Warming temperatures with humidity remaining in place will result in Heat Index values in the upper 80s to mid 90s for most of the area. The highest Heat Index values are expected for areas north of I90 and the lower elevations of the western & northern Finger Lakes. The Heat Advisory is in effect from 12-8 PM.

After a brief period of heat and humidity this week, a cold front will sweep across our region Friday, with odds favoring near to below normal temperatures for the middle to later part of this month.