...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* Location...The Berkshires of Massachusetts.
* Heat Index Values...Up to 102 due to temperatures in the lower
90s, and dewpoints around 70 today. Heat indices up to 105
possible on Monday.
* Timing...Today and Monday mainly in the afternoon and early
evening hours. Early morning low temperatures in the upper 60s
to lower 70s will provide only limited nighttime cooling.
* Impacts...The combination of heat and high humidity may cause
heat stress or other heat related illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Heat Advisory and Excessive Heat Watch 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...keep track of your
pets 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.