Extreme Heat Warning for Eastern Clinton; Eastern Essex; Grand Isle +5 more
What: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 expected. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Where: In New York, Eastern Clinton and Eastern Essex Counties. In Vermont,...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 expected.
WHERE
In New York, Eastern Clinton and Eastern Essex Counties. In Vermont, Western Addison, Grand Isle, Western Chittenden, Western Franklin, Eastern Windsor, and Western Rutland Counties.
WHEN
Until 7 PM EDT Friday.
IMPACTS
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The highest heat index values will occur between 1 PM and 5 PM daily through Friday.
Instructions
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 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. 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.