Extreme Heat Warning Updated
From
New Oxford Borough
Sent
Thu, Jul 2 @ 3:19am
Description
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 3:13AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110
expected.
* WHERE...Adams, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heat and humidity are now expected to
continue to make dangerous conditions all the way through Saturday
evening.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an
air-conditioned room.
Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Review heat safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/safety/heat.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments.
Power outages are possible during periods of extended heat as the
extra demand for electricity can tax the power grid. Be prepared for
a possible power outage.
This notification was posted by New Oxford Borough. New Oxford Borough 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.
