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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
314 PM EDT Mon Aug 21 2017

...INCREASING HEAT AND HUMIDITY TUESDAY...

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New Castle-Somerset-Middlesex-Mercer-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Chester-
Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Somerville, New Brunswick,
Trenton, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly,
Media, Philadelphia, West Chester, Kennett Square, Norristown,
Lansdale, Morrisville, and Doylestown
314 PM EDT Mon Aug 21 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Heat
Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...Up to 100 due to temperatures around 90,
  and dewpoints in the lower 70s.

* TIMING...Around 1 pm to 8 pm Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during
  outdoor exertion or extended exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. 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...if you work or spend time outside. When
possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.

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.

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