WEATHER ALERT: Heat warning issued for Jefferson County

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pennsylvania (EYT) – A heat warning has been issued for Jefferson County and surrounding areas. exploreJefferson Weather warnings for the Jefferson County region are brought to you by Redbank Chevrolet and DuBrook.

The following URGENT WEATHER ADVISORY was issued by the National Weather Service of Pittsburgh, PA on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 4:06 a.m.:

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
4:06 a.m. EDT, Mon., June 17, 2024

FOR THE FOLLOWING DISTRICTS:

Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong-Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Fayette-Higher Elevations of Fayette-Indiana-Higher Elevations of Indiana-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwest Preston-Preston-

FOR THE FOLLOWING CITIES:

Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Ohiopyle, Beaver Falls, Grove City, Hermitage, Ligonier, East Liverpool, Coshocton, Zanesville, New Castle, Champion, Martins Ferry, Steubenville, Canonsburg, Carrollton, Murrysville, Weirton, Cadiz, Woodsfield, Columbiana, Ellwood City, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Bruceton Mills, Wellsburg, Moundsville, Monessen, Malvern, Waynesburg, Oil City, Clarion, Punxsutawney, Cambridge, Follansbee, Salem, Caldwell, New Kensington, Wheeling, Brookville, Donegal, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Tionesta, St. Clairsville, Latrobe, Greensburg, Ambridge, Franklin, Fairmont, Morgantown, Monaca, Uniontown, Ford City, Armagh, New Martinsville, Dover, Sharon, Indiana, Washington, Lower Burrell, Kittanning, Butler and Aliquippa
4:06 a.m. EDT, Mon., June 17, 2024

…The heat warning remains in effect from 11 a.m. this morning until 8 p.m. EDT Friday…

* WHAT…Heat index values ​​of 100 to 104 are expected.

* WHERE …parts of east-central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and the north and north panhandle of West Virginia.

* WHEN…From 11am this morning until 8pm EDT Friday.

* EFFECTS…High temperatures and high humidity can cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES/READY-TO-USE MEASURES…

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

Take special precautions when outdoors. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to the early morning.
or evening. Take action if you notice symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

To reduce the risk when working outdoors, the Occupational Safety and Health Authority recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shady or air-conditioned environments. Anyone who is overwhelmed by the heat should be moved to a cool and shady place. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

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