Heat Advisory Issued

June 19, 2009

A heat advisory has been issued for today, with temperatures expected to hit near 101 with a heat index of 110.

The heat index — how hot the humidity makes it feel on your body — is especially dangerous to those without air conditioning, those working outside and the elderly.

A strong high pressure remains entrenched over the lower Mississipppi and the southeastern United States. The high pressure will send afternoon highs over the century mark in the many locations. When combined with the humidity, afternoon heat indices will rise to the 105 to 110 degree range.

A heat advisory means a period 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 friends and relatives.

The forecast for Saturday is the same: highs near 100 and a heat index up to 110.

Comments

3 Responses to “Heat Advisory Issued”

  1. susie Q on June 19th, 2009 9:27 am

    goodluck

  2. junebug on June 19th, 2009 9:12 am

    Elizabeth, stay cool….. Best wishes to you and your baby

  3. Elizabeth on June 19th, 2009 8:25 am

    As someone who is 8 months pregnant, I will be very glad to see a break in this heat!

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