HEAT ALERT: Long Island is expected to experience dangerous heat and humidity this week with feels-like temperatures reaching almost 100 degrees.
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Hot and humid conditions will continue through the first half of the week. Expect the heat index to approach or exceed 100 degrees, Monday through Wednesday, for much of the area. See our latest briefing below.
It’s going to be a hot one this week! Stay safe by following these simple heat safety tips:
☀️ Check the forecast
🥤 When working in the heat drink 24-32 oz of water an hour
🌳 Limit your time outdoors
🧢 Wear light clothing & sunscreen
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Sunday 10am update for traveling to the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach
Heavy traffic volume heading to the beach.
Fields 2,4,5,6 are filled or nearly filled. Fields 1,3 are less than half filled.
Traffic Advisory: Due to the Jones Beach Air Show, the following roadways are blocked.
1) Meadowbrook State Parkway SB between M8E (NY-27) and Ocean Parkway.
2) Wantagh State Parkway SB between Exit W5 (NY-27) and Ocean Parkway.
3) The Loop Parkway NB at Lido Boulevard.
10:30am Saturday update:
The following roads are closed to the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach:
-Meadowbrook SB Closed South of Sunrise Highway
-Wantagh SB Closed South of Sunrise Highway
-Loop Parkway EB Closed at Lido Blvd
-Ocean Parkway WB closed at Tobay Beach
Travel Advisory - Overnight closures on the Loop Parkway in @HempsteadTown beginning Monday, 5/6 to facilitate the ongoing steel deck replacement project on the Long Creek drawbridge.
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We responded to assist the @LBNYFireDept at this fire 10 years ago. A fire in house of worship presents unique concerns. The Torahs needed to be removed safely and our members participated in that mission. A job well done! Thank You to Chabad Of The Beaches for the recognition.