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Message 00fae7da-67b0-41fd-acea-86de1838d07e from ABMS_Met_Office sent at 00:21:55 on 2024-09-04
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Alert summary
Excessive Heat Possible, Excessive Heat Watch in Effect 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Thursday, 5 September until Thursday, 12 September
Effective
00:21:55 2024-09-04
Starts at
00:23:00 2024-09-04
Expires
00:23:00 2024-09-06
Description
Light winds and relatively high humidity will possibly allow for the heat index to rise to excessive levels resulting in dangerously hot conditions. The risk of health problems, for mainly sensitive people, could rise to is medium. An excessive heat watch is issued when conditions are conducive for an excessive heat event in the next 24 to 72 hours; however, the timing is still uncertain. The threshold heat index temperature for a watch is 38 °C (100 °F) or higher, for two or more consecutive days, with the winds usually being 18 km/h or 11 mph or less.
Instructions
Everyone should stay alert and take precautions – stay cool and hydrated. Check on vulnerable family members, friends and neighbours. Those who take medication or have a health condition should ask their doctor if it increases their health risk in the heat and follow their recommendation.
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ABMS Met Office at 462-3017, if confirmation of this message is needed.
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Safety
Health
Fire
Met
Affected areas
Antigua
Barbuda
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Urgency / Severity / Certainty
Future / Severe / Possible
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Dale Destin
Event code(s)
SAME = CDW
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