Excessive Heat Warning with Heat Index Near 109 Today

If you ever need a day to take off of work and head to the beach, today will be that day as, depending where you are, it will be in the triple digits.

According to the National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, there is a Excessive Heat Warning for most of our area.

Residents of northern Delaware, New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania are under an Excessive Heat Warning until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

Dangerous conditions are anticipated, with heat index values soaring up to 109 degrees.

Those who will be at the Jersey shore wont feel it as bad but will still feel temperatures in the low 80s.

Precautionary Measures

To stay safe during this excessive heat event, follow these precautionary actions:

Hydration: Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
Indoor Stay: Stay in air-conditioned rooms as much as possible.
Sun Avoidance: Avoid direct sunlight, especially during peak hours.
Neighborly Check-ins: Regularly check on relatives and neighbors, especially the elderly and vulnerable.

Vehicle Safety

Never leave young children or pets unattended in vehicles. The interior of a car can reach lethal temperatures within minutes.

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Outdoor Activity

If you must be outside, take extra precautions:

Clothing: Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing.
Timing: Limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening when it’s cooler.
Symptom Awareness: Be vigilant for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

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Work Safety

For those working outdoors, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends:

Rest Breaks: Schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
Emergency Response: Move anyone overcome by heat to a cool, shaded location immediately. In cases of heat stroke, call 911.

Whatever you do today, please be safe. If you can’t make it down to the shore, check out our beach day vlog below. Before you watch, please subscribe as we try to hit 100,000 subscribers (we are only 4,800 away)