Full Notification

* WHAT...Heat index values ranging from the mid 90s to around 100 degrees on Wednesday.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut and southeast New York.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat index values around 100 degrees are anticipated on Thursday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN FAIRFIELD ... NORTHERN NEW HAVEN ... NORTHERN MIDDLESEX ... NORTHERN NEW LONDON ... SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD ... SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN ... SOUTHERN MIDDLESEX ... SOUTHERN NEW LONDON ... WESTERN PASSAIC ... EASTERN PASSAIC ... HUDSON ... WESTERN BERGEN ... EASTERN BERGEN ... WESTERN ESSEX ... EASTERN ESSEX ... WESTERN UNION ... EASTERN UNION ... ORANGE ... PUTNAM ... ROCKLAND ... NORTHERN WESTCHESTER ... SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER ... NORTHWEST SUFFOLK ... NORTHEAST SUFFOLK ... SOUTHWEST SUFFOLK ... SOUTHEAST SUFFOLK ... NORTHERN NASSAU ... SOUTHERN NASSAU

Instructions:

A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time. Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors. 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! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.