One product issued by NWS for: Sheffield MA
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 341 AM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-172300- /O.EXA.KALY.HT.Y.0001.240618T1600Z-240621T0000Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire- Southern Berkshire- Including the cities of Florida, Sandisfield, South Egremont, North Adams, Thomaston, Great Barrington, Pittsfield, New Milford, Torrington, Oakville, Hancock, Terryville, Gaylordsville, and Dalton 341 AM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 99 expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Litchfield County. In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. 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. 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. && $$