Heat Advisory Updated
From
Wrightstown Township
Sent
Sun, Jul 5 @ 2:53am
Description
Heat Advisory issued July 5 at 2:45AM EDT until July 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Heat index values of 95 to 100 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest New Jersey
and east central and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures and heat indices will not be
quite as high today as they have been the past couple days.
However impacts are still expected especially given the long
duration of high temperatures and humidity.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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.
This notification was posted by Wrightstown Township. Wrightstown 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.
