Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 2:38AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 11:38pm
Expires:
July 14, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 degrees expected outside of the
Pocono Plateau. Heat index values up to 95 degrees possible across
the Pocono Plateau.
* WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the hottest conditions are expected to
occur on Wednesday, heat indices will climb into the mid to upper
90s outside of the Pocono Plateau today.
Instruction:
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.
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.
Area Description:
Carbon; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
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