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National Weather Service meteorologist David Thomas says temperatures are expected to flirt with 90, which would break the record for this date set in 1987, when the mercurty hit 86 degrees. The heat index should exceed 90.
"For outside today, drink plenty of water and take things slowly," advises Thomas. "If possible, have outdoor activities earlier in the day or later in the day and stay indoors where it's air conditioned during the peak hours of the heating day."
If you're worried about rain, Thomas says you have little to worry about, as the chances are expected to be very low.
An air quality alert will be in effect from 1pm to 1am, affecting those who have respiratory issues.
One way folks can stay cool in the city of Buffalo is to head out to the splash pads.
Mayor Brown announced eight of the city's 11 splash pads will be open in the city of Buffalo, about a month earlier than normal.
The splash pads today will be open from 11am until 7 tonight, and then until July 1st, will depend on weather conditions.
The eight that are open are Allison on Reese Street, Cazenovia near the park's casino, Centennial at the foot of Porter, Kensington at Grider and Kensington, Lanigan on Fulton Street, Schiller on the Sprenger Avenue side, Lincoln near Quincy Street, and Masten on Best Street next to Johnnie B Wiley Stadium.
Splash pads at MLK, Houghton, and Roosevelt parks are under construction and will remain closed.