Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 2:46AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 11:46pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 110 expected. For the Heat Advisory,
heat index values up to 104 expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT Friday. For
the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instruction:
Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Review heat safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/safety/heat.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an
air-conditioned room.
Power outages are possible during periods of extended heat as the
extra demand for electricity can tax the power grid. Be prepared for
a possible power outage.
Area Description:
Southern Centre; Huntingdon; Mifflin; Juniata; Franklin; Southern Clinton; Southern Lycoming; Union; Snyder; Montour; Northumberland; Columbia; Perry; Schuylkill; Cumberland
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov