Richfield, NC Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HEAT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 109 expected.

* WHERE...Southern Piedmont, Sandhills, and southern Coastal Plains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

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.

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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