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Heat Advisory
Issued: 4:17 PM Jul. 2, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Hot temperatures as high as 80 to 90 degrees. * WHERE...Central Arctic Plains, Central Brooks Range, Howard Pass and the Delong Mountains, Northwest Arctic Coast, Western Arctic Coast, and Western Arctic Plains. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures will cool to 50 to 60 degrees but it will be very hot each afternoon and warmer everyday through Friday. The hottest temperatures will be in the Plains near Umiat. Hot temperatures may continue through this weekend. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids and check up on elderly and vulnerable relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances as vehicle interiors can reach extreme temperatures in as little as 10 minutes. Take extra precautions when working in the sun. Wear sunscreen and lightweight, 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. Close curtains during the daytime to reduce sun insolation into the home and open windows at night to allow the home to cool off. Utilize fans or community buildings with air conditioning. &&
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