Excessive Heat Warning Updated
From
Chester Township
Sent
Tue, Aug 27 @ 3:41pm
Description
Excessive Heat Warning issued August 27 at 3:37PM EDT until August 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105
expected.
* WHERE...In New Jersey, Mercer, Camden, Gloucester, and
Northwestern Burlington Counties. In Pennsylvania, Delaware,
Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
* 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.
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.
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.
