Hampshire County, MA
Alerts
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In effect from Friday 06/12 2:44 AM EDT – Friday 06/12 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Boston/Norton MA
What
Heat index values up to 98.
Where
Franklin County, Hampshire County, Hampden County, Hartford CT, Tolland CT, and Windham CT.
When
Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
Impacts
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Hartford
- Tolland
- Windham
- Western Franklin
- Eastern Franklin
- Western Hampshire
- Western Hampden
- Eastern Hampshire
- Eastern Hampden
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Heat Advisory through Friday Afternoon
Created by the NWS Boston/Norton WFO
A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of southern New England for today and tomorrow afternoon. Heat indices are forecast to peak above 95 degrees. Overall heat risk is moderate meaning individuals sensitive to heat that are without proper cooling and hydration may be affected.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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