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Borough of Nazareth
Monday July 2nd, 2018 :: 02:55 p.m. EDT

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Excessive Heat Warning until 08:00PM Tuesday

...AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF DANGEROUSLY HOT WEATHER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MIDWEEK...WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES... ESPECIALLY THE ELDERLY AND THOSE IN POOR HEALTH... ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...Up to 107 due to temperatures in the mid to upper 90s, and dewpoints in the low to mid 70s.

* TIMING...The highest heat index values will occur during the afternoon into the early evening.

* IMPACTS...The heat may be life threatening to the elderly and those in poor health, due to prolonged exposure without air conditioning, especially those in urban centers where low temperatures in the middle to upper 70s will offer little relief. The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BERKS ... LEHIGH ... NORTHAMPTON ... UPPER BUCKS ... WESTERN MONTGOMERY

Instructions:

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. An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are likely. 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. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Address/Location
Borough of Nazareth
134 S Main St
Nazareth, PA 18064

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 610-759-0202

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Excessive Heat Warning

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