'Code Red' Hot Weather Warning Issued In Montgomery County

NORRISTOWN, PA — With temperatures and humidity soaring, Montgomery County officials have declared a Code Red Hot Weather Health Warning for Tuesday.

The warning will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22.

Temperatures are expected to rise above 90 on Tuesday, with humidity at 85 percent.

Warnings are issued when the heat index is over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, officials said.

Very young children, the elderly, and those with chronic medical conditions are especially at risk. Officials urge residents to check on their friends and neighbors if they believe they may be at risk.

The heat will not last, however. A high in the mid to upper 70s is expected for most of the rest of the week, with lows dipping into the 50s.

County officials offer the following tips to residents to help beat the heat:

• Drink plenty of non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated fluids.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
• If at all possible, try to get outdoor work completed during the morning to avoid the warmest part of the day.
• Keep windows and interior doors open when running a fan at home.
• Keep cool by seeking an air-conditioned building if available, if not, seek rest in the shade.
• Most of the Senior Adult Activity Centers (SAACs) are air-conditioned, as are malls and libraries

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