Bucksport, ME Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air
Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for ozone from 10 AM to
11 PM EDT Wednesday.

Ozone levels are expected to rise into the Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups range on Wednesday. The rest of the state except the Northern
and Western Mountain regions are expected to reach the Moderate
range.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection recommends that
individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to
reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be
especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants
include the very young, older adults, those who work outdoors, those
with pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma, and those
with heart disease. It is okay to be active outdoors. But if you
experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, throat
irritation or an uncomfortable sensation in your chest, please
consider limiting the intensity and duration of your outdoor
activities.

A toll free air quality hotline has been established so Maine
residents can stay informed on the air quality situations. The toll
free number is: 1-800-223-1196.

Additionally the Maine Department of Environmental Protection has
the air quality forecast available on the web at
www.maine.gov/dep/air/aqforecast.

...EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105
possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock County.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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