Excessive Heat Watch Issued
From
Chester Township
Sent
Wed, Jul 26 @ 4:03am
Description
Excessive Heat Watch issued July 26 at 3:32AM EDT until July 28 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 103
degrees expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot
conditions with heat index values up to 106 degrees possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, central, northern and
southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM Thursday to 6 AM EDT
Friday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Friday morning
through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly
increase the potential for heat related illnesses,
particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
activities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat index values up to 103 degrees may be
possible again on Saturday.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-
conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives
and neighbors.
Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.
This notification was posted by Chester Township. Chester Township is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
