Extreme Heat Warning Issued
From
New Stanton
Sent
Sat, Jun 21 @ 1:39am
Description
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 21 at 1:28AM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106
expected.
* WHERE...Beaver, Fayette, Washington, Allegheny, Butler, and
Westmoreland Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday 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.
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.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
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