Heat Advisory Issued
From
Lower Windsor Township
Sent
Wed, Jul 26 @ 8:11am
Description
Heat Advisory issued July 26 at 5:36AM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...Heat index values mainly between 100 and 104 degrees
expected. Some locations could see the heat index top out at 105
to 107 degrees.
* WHERE...Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams,
York and Lancaster Counties.
* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Excessive Heat can be life-threatening
among at-risk populations, such as children, the elderly, and
those with pre-existing health conditions.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an
air-conditioned room. Check up on relatives and neighbors, and
provide pets with adequate water and shelter from the sun.
Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true
during hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes. LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK.
Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing.
Individuals overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded
location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
For excessive heat safety information, visit weather.gov/heat.
The latest forecast information can be found on the
NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege,
or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.
This notification was posted by Lower Windsor Township. Lower Windsor 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.
