Heat Advisory for Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean
What: Heat index values between 95 and 105 degrees expected each day. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. When: Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
Official alert brief
WHAT
Heat index values between 95 and 105 degrees expected each day.
WHERE
Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties.
WHEN
Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
IMPACTS
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Very warm low temperatures in the low to mid 70s at night will not offer much relief from the heat and humidity. This combined with multiple days of near record breaking temperatures will exacerbate the impacts from the heat and humidity. The hottest conditions are expected to occur today before the sea breeze develops, however hot and humid conditions will occur again on Saturday before the sea breeze develops.
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. 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. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your county or state health department website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat.