Author: GreaterPhilaSevereWeather

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The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of northern Delaware...New Jersey...and Pennsylvania...
  including the following areas...in northern Delaware...New Castle.
  In New Jersey...Atlantic, Camden, Coastal Ocean, Cumberland,
  Eastern Monmouth, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex,
  Morris, Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, Salem, Somerset,
  Southeastern Burlington, Warren, and Western Monmouth. In
  Pennsylvania...Berks, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern
  Montgomery, Lehigh, Lower Bucks, Northampton, Philadelphia, Upper
  Bucks, Western Chester, and Western Montgomery.

* From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through late Saturday night.

* A slow-moving weather system will affect the region today and
  Saturday.  Thunderstorms are likely to develop this afternoon and
  evening, with additional storms possible tonight through much of
  Saturday. With hot and humid conditions in advance of this system,
  storms will likely produce torrential downpours. As storms are
  also expected to be slow-moving, there is elevated potential for
  localized flash flooding, especially in more vulnerable urban
  areas and in locations that received substantial rainfall during
  the past couple of weeks.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103 expected.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer,
  Gloucester, Camden and Northwestern Burlington. In
  Pennsylvania, Delaware, Philadelphia and Lower Bucks. In
  Delaware, New Castle.

* WHEN...From noon to 7 PM EDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat index values may be near 100 degrees
  again on Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

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 lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.