Weather Alerts for Cumberland CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
 HEAT ADVISORY |
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| CUMBERLAND COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Southern Oxford - Interior York - Central Interior Cumberland - Androscoggin - Coastal York - Interior Cumberland Highlands - Southern Carroll - Merrimack - Belknap - Strafford - Eastern Hillsborough - Interior Rockingham - Coastal Rockingham - Western And Central Hillsborough |
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| Effective: Sat, 7/5 2:34am | Updated: Sat, 7/5 12:50pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sat, 7/5 3:45pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 96 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Maine and central, northern and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Information: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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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