Sunday, July 1, 2018

Heat Advisory Remains in Effect for Monday

The heat advisory that began Sunday remains in effect until late Monday for Schuylkill County.


From the National Weather Service

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

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

 * TIMING...Maximum heat index noon to 6pm Sunday and Monday afternoon. 

 * IMPACTS...Increased risk for heat-related illness with prolonged exposure and reduced air quality.  

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.