Avisos

Heat Advisory issued June 22 at 2:18PM EDT until June 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105.For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values around 105expected.* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, north central,south central, and southeast Virginia.* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatillnesses.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Oppressive heat and humidity will continueinto Sunday. Temperatures only fall back into the mid 70s to near80 for most tonight which will compound heat stress on thosewithout air conditioning.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loosefitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morningor evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion andheat stroke.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! Call 9 1 1.

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