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.
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 95 expected.
* WHERE...Northern Franklin, Northern St. Lawrence, and Southwestern
St. Lawrence Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be little relief tonight with low
temperatures only cooling to around 70 degrees. Structures will
not efficiently cool off in these conditions. Heat impacts are
cumulative, and those without access to adequate cooling will be
at the most risk to developing heat related illnesses.