Monday, July 2, 2018

Heat Advisory Extended Through Tuesday for Schuylkill County

The heat advisory that was originally scheduled to expire Monday has now been extended through Tuesday.


From the National Weather Service . . .

HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* MAXIMUM HEAT INDEX...100 to 104 degrees with locally higher
values possible in urban areas.

* TIMING...Maximum heat index noon to 6pm.

* IMPACTS...Increased risk for heat-related illness with prolonged
exposure. Air quality poor to unhealthy for sensitive groups.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Limit or reschedule strenuous outdoor activities. Find shade and
stay hydrated. Check up on the elderly, sick and those without
air conditioning. Never leave kids or pets unattended...look
before you lock.