Heat Advisory issued for Wednesday afternoon and evening till 10:00 PM EDT by NWS Albany
DESCRIPTION: …HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM EDT WEDNESDAY…
…HEAT ADVISORY FOR TODAY HAS EXPIRED…
Heat Advisory issued July 04 at 3:48AM EDT until July 04 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Albany
DESCRIPTION: …HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM EDT
THIS EVENING…
* Location…the eastern Mohawk Valley, Hudson Valley, Capital
District, Saratoga Region, Central and Southern Taconics and
Litchfield County Connecticut.
* Heat Index Values…In the upper 90s due to temperatures between
90 and 93, and dewpoints in the upper 60s.
* Timing…Wednesday afternoon and evening.
* Impacts…The combination of heat and high humidity may cause
heat stress or other heat related illnesses.
INSTRUCTIONS: A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids…stay in an air-conditioned
room…stay out of the sun…and check up on relatives and
neighbors.
Take extra precautions…if you work or spend time outside. When
possible…reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work…the occupational safety and
health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency…call 9 1 1.
Issued By: NWS Albany (Eastern New York and Western New England)
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