Excessive Heat Watch Updated
From
Federalsburg
Sent
Mon, Jul 15 @ 3:20am
Description
Excessive Heat Watch issued July 15 at 3:16AM EDT until July 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 110 expected. For the Excessive Heat
Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109
possible.
* WHERE...Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties.
* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, until 6 AM EDT Wednesday.
For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Wednesday morning through
Wednesday evening.
* 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.
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.
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