Heat Advisory Alert: ...Hot And Humid Conditions Through The End Of The Week...Heat Advisory Remains In Effect From 11 Am This Morning To 8 Pm This Evening... * Locations...long Island And Coastal Connecticut. * Hazards..bination Of High Levels Of Heat And Humidity. * Heat Index Values...up To 100. * Timing...highest Heat Index Values Will Occur During The Afternoon And Early Evening Hours. * Impacts...if No Protective Action Is Taken...initial Impacts Include Fatigue. Sunstroke...muscle Cramps...and/or Heat Exhaustion Are Also Possible. Instructions: A Heat Advisory Is Issued If The Heat Index Values Reach 100 To 104 Degrees. Drink Plenty Of Fluids...stay In An Air-conditioned Room...stay Out Of The Sun...and Check Up On Relatives And Neighbors. 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.
Posted on: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 09:02:46 +0000
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