HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY…
- WHAT…Heat index values up to 104 expected.
- WHERE…Portions of northern Delaware, most of New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania.
- WHEN…From 10 AM Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
- IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
- ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Peak heat indices on Wednesday are forecast to reach or exceed 100 degrees, and therefore an extension of this heat advisory into Wednesday is probable.
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.
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.