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NWS: Heat Advisory in Effect from 12 PM to 7 PM Tuesday
for Lewis County
Published: September 04, 2023
at 04:00 p.m.
By: Weather Alert from the National Weather Service
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
204 PM EDT Mon Sep 4 2023
NYZ006>008-050330-
/O.NEW.KBUF.HT.Y.0004.230905T1600Z-230905T2300Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
204 PM EDT Mon Sep 4 2023
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values in the mid 90s
expected.
* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.
* WHEN...From noon to 7 PM EDT Tuesday.
* 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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