Full Notification

* WHAT...Temperatures up to and around 80 expected.

* WHERE...Haines Highway and Klukwan, City and Borough of Juneau, Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, and Annette Island.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 7 PM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually warm temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tuesday's warmest temperatures are expected across the southern panhandle. Wednesday's warmest temperatures are expected to spread to the northern panhandle. Anticipating the warmest temperatures inland, away from water, during the afternoon.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HAINES BOROUGH AND KLUKWAN ... CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU ... PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND ... KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH ... ANNETTE ISLAND

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids and check up on elderly and vulnerable relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances as vehicle interiors can reach extreme temperatures in as little as 10 minutes Take extra precautions when working in the sun. Wear sunscreen and lightweight, 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 Close curtains during the daytime to reduce sun insulation into the home and open windows at night to allow the home to cool off. Utilize fans or community buildings with air conditioning.