EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values ranging from 103 to 108 degrees. For the
Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
values ranging from 100 to 105 degrees possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, central, northern, and
southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, until 6 AM EDT Wednesday.
For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Wednesday morning through
Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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.
