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| NWS Issues Heat Advisory for Wednesday in Lewis County 09/04/18 02:00pm |
WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, and Ontario counties. * TIMING...From late Wednesday morning through early Wednesday evening. * HEAT INDEX VALUES...In the upper 90s. * IMPACTS...Hot and humid conditions will bring an increased risk of heat related illness and dehydration. INSTRUCTIONS: A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned room...stay out of the sun...and check in on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. when possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. 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. Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York) |
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