Excessive Heat Warning Issued
From
Economy
Sent
Tue, Jun 18 @ 12:31pm
Description
Excessive Heat Warning issued June 18 at 12:19PM EDT until June 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Prolonged dangerous hot conditions are likely. Heat index
values ranging from 105 to 110 degrees are expected. Little relief
will be observed at night with temperatures ranging from 70 to 75
degrees.
* WHERE...Beaver, Fayette, Washington, Allegheny, Butler, and
Westmoreland Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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.
Power outages could occur due to a prolonged period of heat.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
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