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Message 8b5a0448-066f-4c16-91fb-f512ecede9a2 de ABMS_Met_Office envoyé au 19:08:00 sur 2021-10-15
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Résumé des alertes
Excessive Heat Watch in Effect 10 am to 4:00 pm Saturday to Tuesday
Efficace
19:08:00 2021-10-15
Expire
18:08:00 2021-10-16
Description
Low pressure systems traversing the North Atlantic are interrupting the wind flow across the area and causing favourable conditions for warmer than usual weather. The combination of light winds, heat and humidity will likely result in the heat index or feels-like temperature threat rising to high levels, with the potential for extensive impacts.
An excessive heat watch is issued when conditions are favourable for an excessive heat event–heat index of 38 °C (100 °F) or higher, and the mean wind speed of 18 km/h (11 mph) or less, in the next 24 to 72 hours. In this case, there is the potential for the heat index to rise above 41 °C (106 °F).
This level of heat puts everyone at risk for heat illnesses; however, the risks are greatest for the elderly, young children, people with chronic illnesses such as breathing difficulties, heart conditions or psychiatric illnesses, people who work or who exercise in the heat, homeless people and low-income earners.
Instructions
This excessive heat watch will be updated as required and a warning may be required. Be prepared and stay tuned for updates coming out of the Met Office via antiguamet.com, twitter.com/abmetservice and facebook.com/abmetservice. Also, stay tuned to ABS Radio and TV along with other media platforms for updates.
Contact
ABMS Met Office at 462-3017, if confirmation of this message is needed.
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Mét
Feu
Santé
Domaines affectées
Antigua
Barbuda
Urgence / Gravité / Certitude
Avenir / Sévère / Probable
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Dale Destin
Code(s) de l’événement
SAME = CDW
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