Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 1:36PM EDT until July 3 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
WHAT: Heat index values between 95 and 104 expected.
WHERE: Portions of northern New York and most of central northern
Vermont, including the Northeast Kingdom.
WHEN: Until 7 PM EDT Friday.
IMPACTS: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The highest heat index values will occur
between 1 PM and 5 PM daily through Friday.
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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.