At 10;30am Monday, the temperature in Mt. Carmel stood at 87 with a heat index of 99.
This week could see our hottest stretch of weather in the last 10 years. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory through 8:00 Wednesday night as actual temperatures are expected to be right around 100 the next three days. It’s been since July of 2012 that the Tri-State has hit the century mark. Combined with the humidity, heat indices will be 110 today and tomorrow and 105 on Wednesday. Forecasters say there will be little relief from the heat at night with low temperatures forecast to stay around 80 degrees. The effects of heat stress can increase with prolonged exposure can increase with prolonged exposure over consecutive days.
Mayor Joe Judge said the WC Senior Center will be open this week between 9 and 3 acting as a cooling center. Officials advise you to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. You need to take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. 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.
