Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory for Northern Penobscot; Southeast Aroostook

What: Heat index values up to 97 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Northern Penobscot and Southeast Aroostook Counties. When: From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

MENorthern Penobscot; Southeast Aroostook

Official alert brief

WHAT

Heat index values up to 97 expected.

WHERE

Northern Penobscot and Southeast Aroostook Counties.

WHEN

From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

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.