Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 2:30AM EDT until July 3 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 100.
* WHERE...In New York, Eastern Clinton and Eastern Essex Counties.
In Vermont, Western Addison, Grand Isle, Western Chittenden,
Western Franklin, Eastern Windsor, and Western Rutland Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest heat index values will occur
between 1 PM and 5 PM today. This is the third consecutive day of
unusually hot conditions. As such, impacts will remain higher
despite the slightly lower temperatures and heat index values.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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.
Varoitus voimassa pe klo 9:30 - la klo 2:00
