Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: 4 Miles WSW Keene Valley NY

Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
320 AM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024

NYZ030-034-172130-
/O.EXA.KBTV.HT.Y.0001.240618T1600Z-240621T0000Z/
Southern Franklin-Western Essex-
Including the cities of Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, Newcomb, and
Tupper Lake
320 AM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101 expected.

* WHERE...Southern Franklin and Western Essex Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat impacts will mainly be felt below 2000
  foot elevation. Above 2000 feet, heat indices in the upper 80s to
  lower 90s are expected.

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.

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.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Indoor temperatures may continue to rise after peak heating hours in
poorly ventilated spaces. Those without air conditioning should
consider the potential for lingering health impacts while indoors
late in the day.

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