A Brief Period Of Extreme Heat Arrives

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

318 PM EDT Mon Jun 23 2025

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Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Coastal Hancock-Coastal

Washington-Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Ellsworth, East Millinocket, Orland,

Millinocket, Danforth, Topsfield, Smyrna Mills, Perry, Eastport,

Cherryfield, Houlton, Hodgdon, Vanceboro, Bar Harbor, Sherman,

Medway, Machias, Castine, Patten, and Bucksport

318 PM EDT Mon Jun 23 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102 expected.

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington,

  Northern Washington, and Southeast Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat

  illnesses.

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.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose

fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning

or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and

heat stroke.

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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Brennan