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NWS: Heat Advisory in Effect Today from 11 AM to 8 PM
Published: July 06, 2023 at
08:00 a.m.
By: Weather Alert from the National Weather Service
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER
MESSAGE
National Weather
Service Buffalo NY
349 AM EDT Thu
Jul 6 2023
NYZ008-061700-
/O.EXA.KBUF.HT.Y.0001.230706T1500Z-230707T0000Z/
Lewis-
Including the
city of Lowville
349 AM EDT Thu
Jul 6 2023
...HEAT ADVISORY
IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat
index values in the mid 90s expected.
* WHERE...Lewis County.
* WHEN...From 11
AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot
temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS
ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of
fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up
on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left
unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
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 lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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.
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