 |
| Excessive Heat Watch: RED Heat Advisories: Orange |
National Weather Service out of Caribou, Gray have issued heat advisories, excessive heat watch for the area this weekend.
If you have to be outdoors this weekend, drink a lot of water.
Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-
Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor,
Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook,
Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry,
Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro,
and Topsfield
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
* HEAT INDEX VALUES...Mid to upper 90s.
* TIMING...Late morning through the afternoon hours Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The high index values pose a risk for heat stress
and heat related illness for everyone, especially those
vulnerable populations without air conditioning and those
spending significant time outdoors. Pets are also susceptible
to heat illness. Additionally, car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.
...DANGEROUS HEAT AND HUMIDITY THIS WEEKEND...
.A hot and humid air mass will move into New England this
weekend. While the first taste of it will arrive on Friday, the
worst of the heat and humidity will be on Saturday and could last
into Sunday as well. The Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for
areas most likely to see heat index values of 105 degrees or
higher on Saturday afternoon.
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Interior Cumberland-
Androscoggin-Kennebec-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover,
Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford,
Farmington, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton,
Chesterville, Jay, New Gloucester, Gray, North Windham, Gorham,
Bridgton, Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus, Wales, Minot, Turner,
Auburn, Livermore Falls, Augusta, Sidney, Windsor, Vassalboro,
Waterville, China, Palermo, Portland, Cape Elizabeth,
South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Arrowsic, Bath,
Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, Topsham, Bowdoin, Whitefield, Dresden,
Alna, Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta, Newcastle, Boothbay Harbor,
Wiscasset, and Waldoboro
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 7 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Heat Advisory,
which is in effect from 11 AM Saturday to 7 PM EDT Sunday.
* Heat Index Values...Up to 102 due to temperatures in the mid
90s, and dewpoints around 70.
* Timing...The heat index values will rise to 90 by mid morning
and exceed 95 degrees most of the afternoon and early evening
on both Saturday and Sunday.
* Impacts...The combination of heat and humidity will make it
difficult for the human body to regulate its internal
temperature. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are possible for
those who are exposed to the heat.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination 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 relatives and
neighbors, especially older adults who live alone, to make sure
they are able to stay cool.
People who work or exercise outside or in hot environments, and
children attending summer camps or outdoor sports practices should
take extra precautions. When possible...reschedule strenuous
activities to early morning. Know the signs and symptoms of heat
exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting
clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
Southern Somerset-Interior Waldo-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
Including the cities of Athens, Cornville, Skowhegan, Palmyra,
Pittsfield, Embden, Madison, Brooks, Jackson, Knox, Liberty,
Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, Unity, Owls Head,
Rockland, Appleton, Camden, Hope, Rockport, Thomaston, Belfast,
Northport, Searsmont, and Lincolnville
349 AM EDT Fri Jul 19 2019
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 7 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Heat Advisory,
which is in effect from 11 AM Saturday to 7 PM EDT Sunday.
* Heat Index Values...Up to 100 due to temperatures in the lower
90s, and dewpoints in the upper 60s.
* Timing...Heat index will climb to the upper 90s on Saturday
afternoon and to the mid 90s on Sunday afternoon.
* Impacts...The combination of heat and humidity will make it
difficult for the human body to regulate its internal
temperature. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are possible for
those who are exposed to the heat.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination 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 relatives and
neighbors, especially older adults who live alone, to make sure
they are able to stay cool.
People who work or exercise outside or in hot environments, and
children attending summer camps or outdoor sports practices should
take extra precautions. When possible...reschedule strenuous
activities to early morning. Know the signs and symptoms of heat
exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting
clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
/O.EXB.KGYX.EH.A.0001.190720T1500Z-190721T2300Z/
Interior York-Coastal York-Merrimack-
Including the cities of Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford,
Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, Biddeford, Saco,
Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Boscawen, Canterbury, Concord,
Dunbarton, Loudon, and Hooksett
349 AM EDT Fri Jul 19 2019
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Gray has issued an Excessive Heat
Watch, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday
evening.
* Heat Index Values...Up to 105 due to temperatures in the upper
90s, and dewpoints in the lower 70s.
* Timing...The heat index values will rise into the mid to upper
90s by mid morning and exceed 100 degrees most of the
afternoon and early evening on both Saturday and Sunday.
* Impacts...The combination of heat and humidity will make it
difficult for the human body to regulate its internal
temperature. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are possible for
those who are exposed to the heat.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
An Excessive Heat Watch means that a prolonged period of hot
temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and
high humidity will combine to create a dangerous 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 relatives and neighbors.
Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Temperature Outlook This Weekend
Portland
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 96. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%
Kittery
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 99. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%
Rockland
Saturday
Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%
Bangor
Saturday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 98. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Brunswick
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
No comments:
Post a Comment