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Intense heat continues to bake the Western New York region.

For the second day in a row, a new record high temperature was reached. The National Weather Service reports that a reading of 96 degrees was recorded on Saturday, overtaking the previous mark of 94 degrees set in 1887. Friday's high of 94 tied the record for that date. The record high for Sunday is 93 degrees set in 1947, though temperatures are forecast to be more temperate.

Blustery winds overnight on Saturday also caused a number of downed tree limbs.

Heat and humidity are hitting the region hard.  The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Niagara and Orleans Counties until 7 p.m. Friday.

Temperatures in Buffalo are climbing through the high 80's Friday afternoon and could reach 90.  That is pushing the heat index into the 90's.  In the heat advisory areas, the heat index will reach 100.

The city has opened 13 cooling centers throughout Buffalo Friday for any citizens who need relief.

As the first day of summer arrives in Western New York, very warm temperatures will be felt across the region.

Temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80's .  The hot weather will continue into Wednesday evening, with warm, muggy conditions and lows in the lower 70's.  Much of the same is expected Thursday, with very warm and humid weather and the highs reaching into the upper 80's. 

The Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an "air quality alert" from until 11 p.m. Wednesday for most of Western New York.  

With hot, humid weather in the forecast today through Thursday, kids in the City of Buffalo are now able to cool off at one of the city's splash pads. 

The city is opening the pads early this year. They usually open for the season on July 1, but with temperatures expected to hover around 90 mid-week, the city has moved that schedule up.

Eight of the city's 11 splash pads are now up and running, including Cazenovia, Centennial, Kensington, Masten, Allison, Lanigan, Schiller, and Lincoln. Three pads are under construction.

The city of Buffalo is preparing for one of the hottest Memorial Days on record.

With temperatures expected to reach 90 degrees, the city's splash pads will be open today from 11am until 7pm.

In all, the city has 11 splash pads, but three are currently under construction.

The cooling facilities traditionally do not open until July.

Splash pads will be turned on at the following locations:

Allison (Reese St next to pool)

Cazenovia (by Caz casino)

Centennial (foot of Porter next to pool in Lasalle park)