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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service New York NY

325 PM EDT Mon Jun 12 2017



...Hot Weather Through Tuesday...



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Hudson-Eastern Essex-Eastern Union-

325 PM EDT Mon Jun 12 2017



...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT TUESDAY...



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

which is in effect until 10 PM EDT Tuesday.



* Heat Index Values...Around 95 this afternoon, and in the upper

  90s on Tuesday.



* Timing...Through Tuesday.



* 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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