Published in the August 11, 2016 edition.
WAKEFIELD — The Mass. Emergency Management Agency has issued a heat advisory for much of the eastern part of the state today.
Yesterday in a release, MEMA representatives said they “are most confident in the Heat Index reaching 100 to perhaps 105 degrees Thursday afternoon.
“Afternoon heat indices could reach 100 degrees elsewhere, with the exception of the immediate South Coast, Cape Cod and the Islands.”
They offered a few extreme heat safety tips, which include:
• Never leave children or pets alone in a closed vehicle. Even with the windows cracked open, interior temperatures can rise almost 20°F within 10 minutes.
• Check with your local authorities or Call 2-1-1 to find locations of cooling centers or shelters near you.
• Know the symptoms of and watch out for heat-related illnesses. Call 9-1-1 to report emergencies.
• Be a good neighbor. Check on family, friends and neighbors, especially the elderly, those who live alone, those with medical conditions, those who may need additional assistance and those who may not have air conditioning.
• For more heat safety tips, visit: www.mass.gov/mema/heat.
The hot, hazy, humid weather is expected to last a few more days, ahead of a cool front coming this weekend.
The highest risk of localized heavy rainfall is expected Sunday or Monday.
Periods of on/off showers and thunderstorms could yield localized heavy rain.
Urban flooding is the primary concern.
