Heat Advisory issued June 18 at 3:26AM EDT until June 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Heat Advisory issued June 18 at 3:26AM EDT until June 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

HEADLINE: Heat Advisory issued June 18 at 3:26AM EDT until June 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Heat index values of 95 to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern New York and central, northeast,
northwest, and southern Vermont.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

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

INSTRUCTIONS: 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 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.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Indoor temperatures may continue to rise after peak heating hours
in poorly ventilated spaces. Those without air conditioning
should consider the potential for lingering health impacts while
indoors late in the day.

Issued By: NWS Burlington VT