URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service New York NY 318 AM EDT Wed Aug 15 2018 NYZ072>075-176-178-152200- /O.NEW.KOKX.HT.Y.0008.180815T1600Z-180816T2200Z/ New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)- Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-Southern Queens- 318 AM EDT Wed Aug 15 2018 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY... * HEAT INDEX VALUES...Mid to upper 90s. * TIMING...This afternoon and Thursday afternoon. * 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. 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. 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.
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