Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory for Central Penobscot

What: For the Heat Advisory today, heat index values up to 98. For the Heat Advisory Thursday through Friday, heat index values up to 100 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Central Penobscot County. When:...

MECentral Penobscot

Official alert brief

WHAT

For the Heat Advisory today, heat index values up to 98. For the Heat Advisory Thursday through Friday, heat index values up to 100 expected.

WHERE

Central Penobscot County.

WHEN

For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday.

IMPACTS

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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.