Heat Advisory
Issued By
New York City – NY, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Southeast Suffolk and Northeast Suffolk Counties
Description
…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY… WHAT…Heat index values up to 97. WHERE…Southeast Suffolk and Northeast Suffolk Counties. WHEN…Until 8 PM EDT Monday. IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members 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! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.
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