Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 6:40AM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 3:40am
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108
expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln,
Sagadahoc, and Coastal Cumberland Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight low temperatures will only fall
into the 70s, resulting in accumulated heat stress.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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.
Area Description:
Kennebec; Interior Waldo; Coastal Cumberland; Sagadahoc; Lincoln; Knox; Coastal Waldo
Forcast Office:
NWS Gray ME
Sender: