Buffalo (WBEN) -- The National Weather Service says the temperature in Buffalo reached 96 degrees at 3:49 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

It broke the previous high for August 4th of 94 degrees, set back in 1887. 

It's the second straight day that Buffalo has set a new, daily record high -- reaching 95 degrees on Friday as well.

The agency also has a Heat Advisory in effect for northern Erie, Genesee, Niagara and Orleans counties until 8 pm on Saturday night. 

The National Weather Service also offers this reminder about the heat.

IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHENPOSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OREVENING.  KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEATSTROKE.  WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.