Heat Advisory for San Juan and Vicinity; Northeast; Southeast +10 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Culebra, Eastern Interior, Mayaguez and Vicinity, North Central, Northeast, Northwest, Ponce and Vicinity, San Juan and Vicinity and 5 more
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What is happening
What: This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Portions of Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. When: Until 4 PM AST this afternoon.
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. * WHERE...Portions of Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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Official revisions
- Update
Heat Advisory issued July 22 at 10:19AM AST until July 22 at 4:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Official revision - Alert
Heat Advisory issued July 22 at 3:56AM AST until July 22 at 4:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS San Juan PR. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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