Excessive Heat Warning in effect from 11am Saturday 7/23 until 6pm Monday 7/25. Drink plenty of fluids. Check on relatives and neighbors.
... Excessive heat warning in effect from 11 am Saturday to 6 PM
EDT Monday...
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued an
excessive heat warning, which is in effect from 11 am Saturday to
6 PM EDT Monday. The excessive heat watch is no longer in effect.
* Temperatures... highs in the mid to upper 90s Saturday through
Monday. Lows in the 70s, however in the highly urbanized areas
such as Center City Philadelphia the temperature at night may
not drop below 80 degrees especially Monday night.
* Heat index values... peaking between 100 and 105 degrees Saturday
afternoon and Monday afternoon. The dew points are forecast to
decrease some during Sunday, resulting in heat indices peaking
right near the air temperature.
* Impacts... the excessive heat will create hazardous conditions.
The potential for heat related health issues will be high,
especially for the elderly and for those already in poor health.
* The multiple days of excessive heat will greatly affect those
who are attending outdoor activities, especially events with
large groups of people that are gathering in the direct sun.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
An excessive heat warning means that a prolonged period of
dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot
temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous
situation in which heat illnesses are likely. Drink plenty of
fluids... stay in an air-conditioned room... stay out of the sun...
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.
Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. During warm or hot weather car
interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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.
For updated forecasts, visit the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov/phi For all current NWS Watches, Warnings, or Advisories, visit http://goo.gl/xfexUk
For more information on emergency preparedness, visit www.phila.gov/ready
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