Active Alerts Sun, NY

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loosefitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morningor evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion andheat stroke.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! Call 9 1 1.Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Carinteriors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.Indoor temperatures may continue to rise after peak heating hours inpoorly ventilated spaces. Those without air conditioning shouldconsider the potential for lingering health impacts while indoorslate in the day.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.* WHERE...Vermont and portions of northern New York.* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatillnesses.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest heat indices will be across lowervalleys.