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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service New York NY

1235 PM EDT Wed Jul 12 2017



...HIGH HEAT AND HUMIDITY THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...



NJZ006-104-106-108-130045-

/O.NEW.KOKX.HT.Y.0002.170712T1635Z-170713T2200Z/

Hudson-Eastern Bergen-Eastern Essex-Eastern Union-

1235 PM EDT Wed Jul 12 2017



...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THURSDAY...



The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Heat Advisory,

which is in effect until 6 PM EDT Thursday.



* Heat Index Values...Upper 90s. 



* Timing...This afternoon through Thursday afternoon. The highest

  heat index values will occur during the daytime.



* Impacts...The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during 

  outdoor exertion or extended exposure.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and

humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees

for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any

length of time.



Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health

conditions are at increased risk. Homes without air conditioning

can be much hotter than outdoors.



Use air conditioning to stay cool at home, or go to a place that

has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members

and neighbors. 



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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NYZ072>075-176-178-130045-

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New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-

Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-Southern Queens-

1235 PM EDT Wed Jul 12 2017



...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THURSDAY...



The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Heat Advisory,

which is in effect until 6 PM EDT Thursday.



* Heat Index Values...Upper 90s.



* Timing...This afternoon through Thursday afternoon. The highest

  heat index values will occur during the daytime. 



* Impacts...The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during 

  outdoor exertion or extended exposure.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and

humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees

for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any

length of time.



New York City residents should call 3-1-1 to obtain "Beat the

Heat" safety tips. 



Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health

conditions are at increased risk. Homes without air conditioning

can be much hotter than outdoors.



Use air conditioning to stay cool at home, or go to a place that

has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members

and neighbors. 



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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