Heat Advisory Updated
From
South Williamsport
Sent
Mon, Jun 23 @ 8:55pm
Description
Heat Advisory issued June 23 at 8:10PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104.
* WHERE...Columbia, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland,
Schuylkill, Snyder, Southern Lycoming, and Union Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Heat impacts are likely in
most health systems, heat-sensitive industries and infrastructure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest heat index will occur in the
urban valley locations. Temperatures in the 70s overnight will
provide little if any relief.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an
air-conditioned room. Check up on relatives and neighbors, and
provide pets with adequate water and shelter from the sun. Extreme
Heat can be life-threatening among at-risk populations, such as
children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions.
This notification was posted by South Williamsport. South Williamsport 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.
