Heat Advisory for Southern Penobscot; Interior Hancock; Southern Piscataquis
What: For the Heat Advisory today, heat index values up to 99. For the Heat Advisory Thursday through Friday, heat index values up to 103 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Southern Piscataquis, Interior...
Official alert brief
WHAT
For the Heat Advisory today, heat index values up to 99. For the Heat Advisory Thursday through Friday, heat index values up to 103 expected.
WHERE
Southern Piscataquis, Interior Hancock, and Southern Penobscot Counties.
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.