Heat Advisory for Northern Berkshire; Northern Herkimer; Hamilton +4 more
What: Heat index values between 95 and 104 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: In Massachusetts, Northern Berkshire County. In New York, Northern Warren, Western Greene, Hamilton, Northern Fulton, and...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Heat index values between 95 and 104 expected.
WHERE
In Massachusetts, Northern Berkshire County. In New York, Northern Warren, Western Greene, Hamilton, Northern Fulton, and Northern Herkimer Counties. In Vermont, Western Windham County.
WHEN
Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
IMPACTS
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
There will be little to no relief at night, with low temperatures in the upper 60s to lower 70s along with humid conditions persisting across much of the area Wednesday night and Thursday night.
Instructions
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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.