Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Heat Advisory Extended through Wednesday

The National Weather Service has extended the Heat Advisory through Wednesday for Schuylkill County.


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

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...Up to 103 degrees due to afternoon
temperatures in the lower 90s, and dewpoints in the lower 70s.
Low temperatures early Wednesday morning will only be in the
70s, with the heat index in the 80s until at least midnight
tonight.

* TIMING...This afternoon through early Wednesday evening.

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

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.


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