Heat Advisory Issued For Most Of Southern Maine

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

930 AM EDT Sun Jul 24 2022

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Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-

Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor,

Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford

930 AM EDT Sun Jul 24 2022

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

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 96 expected.

* WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Piscataquis and Southern

  Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 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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