2 products issued by NWS for: 2 Miles N New Canaan CT
Air Quality Alert
CTZ009>012-220300- Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex- Southern New London- 1111 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, New London from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Friday. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Web site at: http://www.ct.gov/deep/aqi $$
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service New York NY 402 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024 CTZ009-NYZ071-211000- /O.EXB.KOKX.HT.Y.0001.240621T1600Z-240622T2200Z/ Southern Fairfield-Southern Westchester- 402 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 6 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 98 expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New York, Southern Westchester County. * WHEN...From noon Friday to 6 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time. Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. If you don`t have home air conditioning, continue to seek out cool spaces each day as long as it remains hot, and for a few days after if your home is still hot. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1. && $$