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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service New York NY

306 PM EDT Tue Jun 13 2017



...High Heat and Humidity into this Evening...



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Hudson-Eastern Essex-Eastern Union-

306 PM EDT Tue Jun 13 2017



...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...



* Heat Index Values...Upper 90s.



* Timing...Through this evening.



* Impacts...Seniors and those with chronic health problems or

  mental health conditions are at an increased risk from the heat. 



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and

humidity is expected to make it feel like it is at least

95 degrees for two consecutive days...or 100 degrees for any

length of time.



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.



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