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Montco, Nat'l Weather Service Issue Heat Advisories
An air quality alert has also been issued from another regional authority
The Montgomery County Health Department has issued a hot weather health warning for the county through 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, but says it may be extended beyond that.
Likewise, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory for the region, also through 8 p.m., with highs expected near 94 degrees, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
“The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible,” the NWS warned.
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In addition, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission on Tuesday issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for the entire Philadelphia metropolitan area. Code Orange means that "air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups"—defined as children; people suffering from asthma, heart or lung diseases; and the elderly.
The NWS stressed that people should take extra care to drink plenty of water, stay inside with the air conditioning on, and check on neighbors and relatives.
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, , gave a breakdown of the signs of heat stroke:
- Increase of core body temperature
- Lightheadedness
- Nausea
- Weakness
- Vomiting
- Headaches
- Muscle Cramps
- Unconsciousness
Tuesday evening may bring showers and thunderstorms before midnight with a low expected around 71 degrees, the NWS predicts.
Wednesday's forcecast is mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
