Heat Advisory - Thursday, August 11

NWS HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT THURSDAY

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Heat Advisory which will be in effect from noon to 7 pm EDT Thursday, August 11.

*             Location: most of eastern Massachusetts [central Middlesex, western Essex, western Norfolk, southeast Middlesex, Suffolk, eastern Norfolk, northern Bristol, western Plymouth, including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, and Brockton].

*             Heat index values: around 100 degrees.

*             Timing: Thursday afternoon and early evening.

*             Impacts: excessive heat may lead to heat related illnesses.

Precautionary/preparedness actions:

A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.

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.