Heat Advisory for Northern St. Lawrence; Northern Franklin; Southeastern St. Lawrence +15 more
What: Heat index values between 95 and 104 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Portions of northern New York and most of central northern Vermont, including the Northeast Kingdom. When: Until 7 PM EDT Friday.
Official alert brief
WHAT
Heat index values between 95 and 104 expected.
WHERE
Portions of northern New York and most of central northern Vermont, including the Northeast Kingdom.
WHEN
Until 7 PM EDT Friday.
IMPACTS
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The highest heat index values will occur between 1 PM and 5 PM daily through Friday.
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.