4:59am Friday, August 7, 2015
August 7, 2015 - The heat advisory is in effect through 7pm Sunday, August 9th.
A building heat wave will result in area heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees from late morning into the early evening hours Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The heat will extend into the new work week as well.
The dangerous heat indices will create an situation that could harm people, pets, and animals outside. Heat illness will be possible for those unprepared to beat the heat.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions
A heat advisory means a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and relative humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses will be possible. When leaving your vehicle, check the backseat. If outdoor activity is necessary, drink plenty of water before, during, and after exposure to the heat. When possible, stay in air-conditioning. Stay out of the sun and check up on relatives, neighbors, and pets.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside this weekend. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Otherwise, know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, such as a sudden loss of perspiration. Wear light-weight and loose fitting clothing with a hat and whenever possible, drink plenty of water to hydrate.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas. Anyone overcome by the heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an EMERGENCY..... call 911.
