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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

NWS - Heat Advisory issued


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
331 AM EDT Tue Aug 22 2017

...Hot and Humid Today...

NYZ072>075-176-178-222200-
/O.CON.KOKX.HT.Y.0005.170822T1600Z-170822T2200Z/
New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-Southern Queens-
331 AM EDT Tue Aug 22 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* Heat Index Values...Around 100.

* Timing...This afternoon.

* Impacts...The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during
  outdoor exertion or extended exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

New York City residents should call 3-1-1 to obtain "Beat the
Heat" safety tips.

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.

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.

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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