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A Heat Advisory has been issued for Montgomery County on Thursday, 7/27. An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for the eastern portion of the county on Friday, 7/28 while the western portion of the county remains in a Heat Advisory.
The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) issues heat advisories and excessive heat warnings when heat or the combination of heat and humidity is forecast to be impactful to life safety. While the NWS will alert you to be prepared for potential illness or other problems, it's your responsibility to take necessary actions to prevent illness. Use these basic tips to keep your cool as temperatures rise.
💧Stay Hydrated! Drink plenty of water daily. Avoid beverages with caffeine, sugar, and alcohol since they dehydrate you.
⏱Take a Break! If you're working outdoors, stop often to rest in the shade or air conditioning.
⏱10 to 3 - Not for Me: Avoid strenuous activities outdoors during the hottest part of the day, typically between 10 AM and 3 PM.
👋Knock & Talk: Be a good neighbor. Check on your older neighbors and those who are sick. Make sure they are drinking water and have a cool place to relax during the heat. If not, offer to take them to a cool place like a mall or library for a few hours.
🚗Look Before You Lock: Check the back seat of your car every time to ensure you don't forget kids or pets while running errands.
If someone gets sick from heat, you need to act quickly. First, call 9-1-1. Then move them to shade or air conditioning. Use cool and damp rags or wrapped ice packs to help them cool down. Know the signs of heat stroke, which is a medical emergency and can only be treated in the hospital.
Learn more about heat-related illnesses at https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-illness.
The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) issues heat advisories and excessive heat warnings when heat or the combination of heat and humidity is forecast to be impactful to life safety. While the NWS will alert you to be prepared for potential illness or other problems, it's your responsibility to take necessary actions to prevent illness. Use these basic tips to keep your cool as temperatures rise.
💧Stay Hydrated! Drink plenty of water daily. Avoid beverages with caffeine, sugar, and alcohol since they dehydrate you.
⏱Take a Break! If you're working outdoors, stop often to rest in the shade or air conditioning.
⏱10 to 3 - Not for Me: Avoid strenuous activities outdoors during the hottest part of the day, typically between 10 AM and 3 PM.
👋Knock & Talk: Be a good neighbor. Check on your older neighbors and those who are sick. Make sure they are drinking water and have a cool place to relax during the heat. If not, offer to take them to a cool place like a mall or library for a few hours.
🚗Look Before You Lock: Check the back seat of your car every time to ensure you don't forget kids or pets while running errands.
If someone gets sick from heat, you need to act quickly. First, call 9-1-1. Then move them to shade or air conditioning. Use cool and damp rags or wrapped ice packs to help them cool down. Know the signs of heat stroke, which is a medical emergency and can only be treated in the hospital.
Learn more about heat-related illnesses at https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-illness.
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