#MEwx We're under a heat advisory for this weekend

Heat Advisory expires 7:00 PM EDT on July 21, 2019

Statement as of 3:49 am EDT on July 19, 2019

Heat advisory in effect from 11 am Saturday to 7 PM EDT Sunday.

The National Weather Service in gray has issued a heat advisory, which is in effect from 11 am Saturday to 7 PM EDT Sunday.

* Heat index values... up to 102 due to temperatures in the mid

90s, and dewpoints around 70.

* Timing... the heat index values will rise to 90 by mid morning

and exceed 95 degrees most of the afternoon and early evening

on both Saturday and Sunday.

* Impacts... the combination of heat and humidity will make it

difficult for the human body to regulate its internal

temperature. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are possible for

those who are exposed to the heat.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is

expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity

will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are

possible. Drink plenty of fluids... stay in an air-conditioned

room... stay out of the sun... and check up on relatives and

neighbors, especially older adults who live alone, to make sure

they are able to stay cool.

People who work or exercise outside or in hot environments, and

children attending Summer camps or outdoor sports practices should

take extra precautions. When possible... reschedule strenuous

activities to early morning. Know the signs and symptoms of heat

exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting

clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.