...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 10 PM EDT
MONDAY...
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from noon Saturday to 10 PM EDT
Monday.
* LOCATIONS...Erie, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and
Allegany counties.
* TIMING...From noon Saturday through late Monday evening. The
highest heat index values will be from around noon through 8pm
each day.
* HEAT INDEX VALUES...As high as the mid 90s Saturday, and as high
as 98 to 102 Sunday and Monday.
* IMPACTS...Consecutive days of dangerous heat and humidity will
bring an increased risk for heat related illness. The elderly, very young, and those will heart and respiratory conditions that
don't have access to air conditioning are especially at risk during long lasting heat waves.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high
humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned room...stay out of the sun...and check in
on relatives and neighbors.
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.
