Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 1:48PM EDT until August 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

Northwest Aroostook; Northeast Aroostook; Northern Penobscot; Southeast Aroostook; Central Penobscot; Southern Penobscot; Interior Hancock; Central Washington; Southern Piscataquis; Northern Washington

 

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 98 expected.

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southern Piscataquis, Northern

Washington, Southeast Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northwest

Aroostook, Central Washington, Interior Hancock, Central

Penobscot, and Southern Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat

illnesses.

 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures will remain warm and

muggy compounding the heat risk to individuals outdoors doing

strenuous activities and reduce cooling opportunities.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of

the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave pets

and children in a closed car. Even cracking the windows does not

help, the inside still gets dangerously hot.

 

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose

fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning

or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and

heat stroke.

 

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.