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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service New York NY

330 AM EDT Thu Jul 20 2017



...HOT AND HUMID WEATHER CONTINUES TODAY...



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Southern Fairfield-Northwestern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk-

330 AM EDT Thu Jul 20 2017



...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...



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

which is in effect until 6 PM EDT this evening.



* Heat Index Values...In the mid 90s to around 100 degrees.



* Timing...Into the early evening. The highest heat index values 

  will occur mainly during the afternoon.



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

  outdoor exertion or extended exposure. Extreme heat can cause 

  illness and death among the at-risk population who can not 

  stay cool.



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.



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! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.



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

Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-Southern Queens-

330 AM EDT Thu Jul 20 2017



...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...



* Heat Index Values...In the mid 90s to around 100 degrees.



* Timing...Into This Evening. The highest heat index values will

  occur during the afternoon into early evening.



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

  outdoor exertion or extended exposure. Extreme heat can cause 

  illness and death among the at-risk population who can not 

  stay cool.



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! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.



&&



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Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-

Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Rockland-

Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester-Northern Nassau-

Southern Nassau-

330 AM EDT Thu Jul 20 2017



...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...



* Heat Index Values...In the mid 90s to around 100 degrees.



* Timing...Into the early evening. The highest heat index values 

  will occur mainly during the afternoon.



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

  outdoor exertion or extended exposure. Extreme heat can cause 

  illness and death among the at-risk population who can not 

  stay cool.



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.



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! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.



&&



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