Heat Advisory 2, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Issued

Jul 6, 2020, 3:16 AM EDT (07:16 UTC)

In effect from

Jul 6, 2020, 12:00 PM EDT

Expired

Jul 6, 2020, 3:26 PM EDT

In force

3 hr

Issued by

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Counties New Castle County, DE, Burlington County, NJ, Camden County, NJ, Gloucester County, NJ, Mercer County, NJ, Bucks County, PA, Chester County, PA, Delaware County, PA, Montgomery County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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734 
WWUS71 KPHI 060716
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 AM EDT Mon Jul 6 2020

DEZ001-NJZ015-017>019-PAZ070-071-102-104-106-062200-
/O.NEW.KPHI.HT.Y.0002.200706T1600Z-200706T2200Z/
New Castle-Mercer-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Chester-Eastern Montgomery-
Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Trenton, Glassboro, Camden, 
Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Media, Philadelphia, 
West Chester, Kennett Square, Norristown, Lansdale, Morrisville, 
and Doylestown
316 AM EDT Mon Jul 6 2020

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Mercer, Gloucester, Camden and 
  Northwestern Burlington. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, 
  Philadelphia, Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery and Lower 
  Bucks. In Delaware, New Castle.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM EDT this evening.

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

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

MPS

477 
WWUS71 KPHI 061926
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
326 PM EDT Mon Jul 6 2020

DEZ001-NJZ015-017>019-PAZ070-071-102-104-106-062030-
/O.CAN.KPHI.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200706T2200Z/
New Castle-Mercer-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Chester-Eastern Montgomery-
Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Trenton, Glassboro, Camden, 
Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Media, Philadelphia, 
West Chester, Kennett Square, Norristown, Lansdale, Morrisville, 
and Doylestown
326 PM EDT Mon Jul 6 2020

...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions remain warm but no longer at advisory criteria.
Thunderstorms have cooled the air where the advisory was issued
earlier today. 

$$

Davis

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