Full Notification

* WHAT...Prolonged dangerous hot conditions are likely. Heat index values ranging from 105 to 110 degrees are expected. Little relief will be observed at night with temperatures ranging from 70 to 75 degrees.

* WHERE...Beaver, Fayette, Washington, Allegheny, Butler, and Westmoreland Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BUTLER ... BEAVER ... ALLEGHENY ... WASHINGTON ... WESTMORELAND ... FAYETTE

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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. Power outages could occur due to a prolonged period of heat. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.