Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values ranging from 101 to 106 degrees. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values ranging from 100 to 104 degrees possible.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Hunterdon County. In Pennsylvania, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Upper Bucks, Western Chester, and Western Montgomery Counties.

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, until 6 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: HUNTERDON ... BERKS ... LEHIGH ... NORTHAMPTON ... WESTERN CHESTER ... WESTERN MONTGOMERY ... UPPER BUCKS

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. 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.