Heat Advisory to be issued for Southern New England

It won’t be quite as warm as the past few days, but according to the National Weather Service, a Heat Advisory will be in place today that includes the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon,
Putnam, Willimantic, Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Narragansett, and Westerly

The Heat Advisory will be in effect from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES…In the mid 90s due to temperatures in the upper 80s, and dewpoints in the lower 70s.

* TIMING…Late this morning through evening.

* IMPACTS…Heat and humidity may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure.

* LOCATION…Eastern Connecticut, Rhode Island away from Narragansett Bay and the South Coast and interior Southeastern Massachusetts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.

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.