Heat Advisory Issued For Extreme Southern Maine

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
328 AM EDT Sun Jul 26 2020

MEZ019-024-261530-
/O.NEW.KGYX.HT.Y.0005.200726T1500Z-200727T0000Z/
Central Interior Cumberland-Coastal Cumberland-
Including the cities of New Gloucester, Gray, North Windham,
Gorham, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Westbrook,
Yarmouth, and Brunswick
328 AM EDT Sun Jul 26 2020

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 95 expected.

* WHERE...Central Interior Cumberland and Coastal Cumberland
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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