Weather Alerts for SW SuffolkIssued by the National Weather Service |
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SW SUFFOLK | ||
Areas Affected: Northern Nassau - Northern Westchester - Northwest Suffolk - Orange - Putnam - Rockland - Southern Nassau - Southern Westchester - Southwest Suffolk |
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Effective: Mon, 8/8 3:44pm | Updated: Mon, 8/8 4:37pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Tue, 8/9 8:00pm | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values into the lower 100s. * WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut and southeast New York. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Information: A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time. Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members 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! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1. |
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SW SUFFOLK | ||
Areas Affected: Southeast Suffolk - Southern Nassau - Southwest Suffolk |
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Effective: Mon, 8/8 3:21am | Updated: Mon, 8/8 4:37pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Tue, 8/9 9:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southern Nassau, Southeast Suffolk and Southwest Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Information: If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and yell or wave for help. |