Chittenden County, VT
Alerts
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In effect from Friday 06/12 12:00 PM EDT – Friday 06/12 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Burlington VT
What
Heat index values up to 100 expected.
Where
In New York, Eastern Clinton and Eastern Essex Counties. In Vermont, Western Addison, Grand Isle, Western Chittenden, Western Franklin, and Western Rutland Counties.
When
From noon to 8 PM EDT Friday.
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
- Eastern Clinton
- Eastern Essex
- Grand Isle
- Western Franklin
- Western Chittenden
- Western Addison
- Western Rutland
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.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Dangerous Heat Continues Friday
Created by the NWS Burlington WFO
Air temperatures in the 80s–low 90s, with dew points in the 60s–low 70s, will result in Dangerous Heat Index values. The wider, deeper valleys of VT and the Champlain Valley of NY will see mid 90s to around 100. Elsewhere, Heat Index values will still be dangerously hot at 90–95 degrees. All of the region should take proper heat precautions. https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat
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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