Heat Advisory for Western Arctic Plains; Central Arctic Plains
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Central Arctic Plains, Western Arctic Plains
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- Moderate
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What is happening
What: Hot temperatures as high as 80 expected. Impacts: Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses. Where: Central Arctic Plains in the vicinity of Umiat. When: Until 10 PM AKDT Thursday.
What the bulletin says to do
Take extra precautions when working in the sun. Wear sunscreen and lightweight, 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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Hot temperatures as high as 80 expected. * WHERE...Central Arctic Plains in the vicinity of Umiat. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to cool into the low 50s during the overnight hours.
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- Alert
Heat Advisory issued August 5 at 9:59AM AKDT until August 6 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Fairbanks AK. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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