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Monday, August 27, 2018

NWS issued Heat Advisory for our area....


Alert:
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 9 PM EDT 
WEDNESDAY... 
 
* HEAT INDEX VALUES...95 to 104. 
 
* TIMING...Late Tuesday morning through early Tuesday evening and 
again late Wednesday morning into early Wednesday evening. 
 
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat can cause illness and death among at- 
risk population who cannot stay cool. The heat and humidity 
may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended 
exposure.
Instructions: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. Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures. 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 find a NYC cooling center, call 3 1 1 or visit http://nyc.gov/oem 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.
Target Area:
Bronx
Kings (Brooklyn)
New York (Manhattan)
Northern Queens
Richmond (Staten Is.)
Southern Queens

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