Weather Alert Watch
Severe Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning for Kennebec; Interior Waldo; Coastal Cumberland +4 more

What: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108 expected. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Where: Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, and...

MEKennebec; Interior Waldo; Coastal Cumberland; Sagadahoc; Lincoln; Knox; Coastal Waldo

Official alert brief

WHAT

Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108 expected.

WHERE

Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, and Coastal Cumberland Counties.

WHEN

From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

IMPACTS

Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Overnight low temperatures will only fall into the 70s, resulting in accumulated heat stress.

Instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.