Western Pennsylvania under excessive heat warning
An excessive heat warning from the National Weather Service has been extended in western Pennsylvania until Saturday.
The warning for Allegheny, Butler, Beaver, Washington, Westmoreland and Fayette counties will now run through 8 p.m. June 22.
Saturday will be the hottest day of the heat dome with highs in the mid 90s. Maximum feels-like temperatures will push 100° yet again. The majority of the region will stay dry with just a very isolated storm potential during the heat of the day.
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Additionally, there is a heat advisory for Mercer, Venango, Lawrence, Armstrong, Greene and Indiana counties, and the Westmoreland and Fayette Ridges.
You can read the full text of the warning and the advisory below.
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING
WHAT... Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 99.
WHERE... Beaver, Fayette, Washington, Allegheny, Butler, and Westmoreland Counties.
WHEN... Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
IMPACTS... Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
HEAT ADVISORY
WHAT... Heat index values up to 97.
WHERE... Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia.
WHEN... Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
IMPACTS... Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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.
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 911.
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