Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Heat Advisory Heat Advisory in effect until Wednesday, 6:00 PM EDT. Source: U.S. National Weather Service

NORTHERN WESTCHESTER:

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...In the upper 90s

* TIMING...Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during
outdoor exertion or extended exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and
humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees
for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any
length of time.

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! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.

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SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER:

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...In the upper 90s

* TIMING...Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during
outdoor exertion or extended exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and
humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees
for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any
length of time.

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! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.

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