Heat Advisory 2, NWS State College, PA

Issued

Jun 29, 2021, 8:56 PM EDT (00:56 UTC)

In effect from

Jun 30, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT

Expired

Jun 30, 2021, 7:00 PM EDT

In force

7 hr

Issued by

NWS State College, PA

Counties Columbia County, PA, Dauphin County, PA, Lancaster County, PA, Lebanon County, PA, Lycoming County, PA, Montour County, PA, Northumberland County, PA, Schuylkill County, PA, Snyder County, PA, Union County, PA, York County, PA

The State College radar (KCCX), 115 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

133 
WWUS71 KCTP 300056
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
856 PM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

PAZ046-049>053-057>059-065-066-301300-
/O.NEW.KCTP.HT.Y.0002.210630T1600Z-210630T2300Z/
Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-
Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Williamsport, Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, 
Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, Berwick, Harrisburg, 
Hershey, Pottsville, Lebanon, York, and Lancaster
856 PM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values around 100 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...The hottest conditions will occur during the afternoon.
  Cooling thunderstorms are likely in many spots by early evening.
 
* IMPACTS...The combination of heat and high humidity may cause 
  heat illnesses to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Excessive Heat can be life-threatening 
  among at-risk populations, such as children, the elderly, and 
  those with pre-existing health conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an
air-conditioned room. Check up on relatives and neighbors, and
provide pets with adequate water and shelter from the sun.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true
during hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes. LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK.

If you work or spend time outside. 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.

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.

For excessive heat safety information, visit weather.gov/heat.

The latest forecast information can be found on the
NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege,
or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/ctp

513 
WWUS71 KCTP 300814
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
414 AM EDT Wed Jun 30 2021

PAZ046-049>053-057>059-065-066-302300-
/O.CON.KCTP.HT.Y.0002.210630T1600Z-210630T2300Z/
Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-
Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Williamsport, Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, 
Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, Berwick, Harrisburg, 
Hershey, Pottsville, Lebanon, York, and Lancaster
414 AM EDT Wed Jun 30 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values around 100 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southern Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...The hottest conditions will occur during the afternoon. 
  Cooling thunderstorms are likely in many spots by early this
  evening.

* IMPACTS...The combination of heat and high humidity may cause 
  heat illnesses to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Excessive Heat can be life-threatening 
  among at-risk populations, such as children, the elderly, and 
  those with pre-existing health conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an air-
conditioned room. Check up on relatives and neighbors, and
provide pets with adequate water and shelter from the sun.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during
hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a
matter of minutes. LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK.

If you work or spend time outside. 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.

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.

For excessive heat safety information, visit weather.gov/heat.

The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State
College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web
at weather.gov/ctp.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/ctp

Heat Advisories in Pennsylvania, 2021Every heat advisory in 2021

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.