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Issued: 5:59 AM Aug. 11, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 99 expected. * WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southern Piscataquis, Northern Washington, Southeast Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northwest Aroostook, Central Washington, Interior Hancock, Central Penobscot, and Southern Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures will remain warm and muggy compounding the heat risk to individuals outdoors doing strenuous activities and reduce cooling opportunities. 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. Do not leave pets and children in a closed car. Even cracking the windows does not help, the inside still gets dangerously hot. 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. &&
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