Excessive Heat Warning Issued
From
West Newton
Sent
Thu, Jun 20 @ 6:40am
Description
Excessive Heat Warning issued June 20 at 6:28AM EDT until June 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Prolonged dangerous hot conditions are likely. Heat index
values up to 110 degrees are expected during the day. 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 Saturday.
* 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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