Heat Index Could Hit 99 Degrees This Weekend in RI -- Heat Advisory Issued
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Heat Index Could Hit 99 Degrees This Weekend in RI -- Heat Advisory Issued
According to NWS, the heat index could reach 99.
READ: 90 Degree Heat Predicted in RI This Weekend—Could It Break Record?
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Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
722 AM EDT Fri May 20 2022
CTZ004-MAZ004-005-012-013-017-018-026-RIZ001>004-210030-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FG.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-220520T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0001.220521T1200Z-220523T0000Z/
Windham CT-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Barre, Fitchburg,
Framingham, Lowell, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood,
Taunton, Brockton, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence,
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick,
and West Warwick
722 AM EDT Fri May 20 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 99 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern and
southeastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island.
* WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.