#MEwx updated Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Gray ME

3:09 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING.

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY.

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to

106. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 98

expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern New Hampshire and south central,

southwest and western Maine.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this

evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT

Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat

illnesses to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight lows will offer little relief,

dropping only to the low to mid 70s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out

of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young

children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles

under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When

possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or

evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat

stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when

possible. 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.

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