Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Thursday
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected.
* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southern Piscataquis, Coastal Washington, Northern Washington, Southeast Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, and Central Penobscot Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK ... NORTHERN PENOBSCOT ... SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK ... CENTRAL PENOBSCOT ... COASTAL WASHINGTON ... SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS ... NORTHERN WASHINGTON
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Washington County, ME
28 Center St
Machias, ME 04654
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP WCMEINFO followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Heat Advisory