NWS Issues Extreme Heat Warning in Lower Bucks for Wednesday

To paraphrase a famous line from the 70’s movie “Jaws”

Just when you thought it was safe to go outside and enjoy some summer weather …………….

Lower Bucks Countians will once again have to find ways and means to keep cool Wednesday as the National Weather Service- Mt-Holly- Philadelphia said an extreme heat warning will go into effect mid-morning tomorrow.

The warning time frame begins at 10 am tomorrow and runs until 8 p.m. Wednesday night NWS forecasters say.

“Dangerously hot conditions and  heat index values of up to 107 degrees are expected,” NWS forecasters said.

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

Credit: Lower Bucks Hospital

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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.

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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.

If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your county or state health department website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat.

Although yet to be announced, the opening of county wide cooling stations is expected for Wednesday.

You can visit the Bucks County News  Flash page by clicking here to check and see the full listing of cooling stations to be opened.

Here is a link to the listing of cooling stations opened during the most recent wave of stifling heat to melt Lower Bucks County