STATE COLLEGE- The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Franklin County from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday with heat index values up to 102 expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
Recommendations from the National Weather Service
The National Weather Service has offered the following recommendations to stay safe during the heat advisory:
- Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an air-conditioned room.
- Check up on relatives and neighbors, and provide pets with adequate water and shelter from the sun.
- Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Look before you lock.
- If you work or spend time outside, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
- Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
- Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing.
