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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
301 AM EDT Mon Jun 18 2018

NYZ035-VTZ005-009-011-012-182000-
/O.CON.KBTV.HT.Y.0001.180618T1500Z-180618T2200Z/
Eastern Essex-Western Chittenden-Western Addison-Western Rutland-
Windsor-
Including the cities of Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Burlington, 
Middlebury, Vergennes, Rutland, Springfield, 
and White River Junction
301 AM EDT Mon Jun 18 2018

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Burlington continues the Heat
Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening.

* LOCATIONS...Eastern Essex County in New York, Western 
  Chittenden, Western Addison, Western Rutland, and Windsor 
  Counties in Vermont.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...In the mid to upper 90s.

* TIMING...The highest heat index values will occur between noon 
  and 4 PM on Monday.

* IMPACTS...The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
  levels will result in the potential for heat-related illnesses
  if proper precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned
room, stay out of the sun, and check in on relatives and 
neighbors.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. when
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.

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