Heat Advisory Now in Effect Through 7 PM Wednesday - Heat Index Values Could Reach 104 Degrees

Heat Advisory Now in Effect Through 7 PM Wednesday - Heat Index Values Could Reach 104 Degrees

A heat advisory has been issued for most of southern New England and has now been extended through 7 p.m. on Wednesday. 

According to the National Weather Service, heat index values will reach between 98 and 104 degrees on, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoons. 

"Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances," says NWS. 

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"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 lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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," they continued. "Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1."

Updated Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
325 AM EDT Mon Jun 28 2021

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Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-

Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Amherst, Northampton,
Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick

325 AM EDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values between 98 and 104 degrees this
  afternoon and again Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern,
  northeastern, southeastern and western Massachusetts and
  northern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...Through early Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.