Heat Advisory Issued For Most Of Southern Maine

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

840 AM EDT Tue Aug 11 2020

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Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-

Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,

Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, and Great Pond

840 AM EDT Tue Aug 11 2020

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT

THIS EVENING...

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 98 expected.

* WHERE...Southern Penobscot and Interior Hancock Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today 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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