Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 6:41AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Maine and central,
northern, and southern New Hampshire.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight low temperatures will only fall
into the 70s, resulting in accumulated heat stress.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Varoitus voimassa ke klo 18:00 - la klo 3:00
