Township Of Radnor: August 10 - 13, 2021: Excessive Heat Warning For Radnor Township

Press release from the Township of Radnor:

August 10, 2021

Delaware County Emergency Services announced an extended period of increasingly hot and humid conditions with heat index values in excess of 100° Tuesday through Friday of this week. The hottest and most humid days are expected to be Wednesday and especially Thursday, when heat index values of 105° or greater are most likely. Heat index values today (Tuesday) and Friday should be closer to or a little below 100°.Based on the forecast and increasing confidence, the Excessive Heat Watch has been upgraded to an Excessive Heat Warning for portions of the area for Wednesday through Thursday. Heat Advisories have been issued for many other adjacent areas. See the below index for the locations included in the Warning and Advisories.Additionally, afternoon and evening thunderstorms are forecasted through the entire work week with probabilities generally increasing through Friday. Currently, there is no anticipated widespread severe weather threat from this activity, but will continue to monitor the potential for severe weather in future updates.

Please remember these heat safety tips and call 911 for heat related emergencies.

•   Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids; drink about 16 ounces before starting and 5 to 7 ounces every 15 or 20 minutes.
•   Avoid dehydrating liquids. Alcohol, coffee, tea and caffeinated soft drinks can hurt more than help.
•   Wear protective clothing. Lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing helps protect against heat. Change clothing if it gets completely saturated.
•   Pace yourself. Slow down and work at an even pace. Know your own limits and ability to work safely in heat.
•   Schedule frequent breaks. Take time for rest periods and water breaks in a shaded or air conditioned area.

  Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids; drink about 16 ounces before starting and 5 to 7 ounces every 15 or 20 minutes.   Avoid dehydrating liquids. Alcohol, coffee, tea and caffeinated soft drinks can hurt more than help.   Wear protective clothing. Lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing helps protect against heat. Change clothing if it gets completely saturated.   Pace yourself. Slow down and work at an even pace. Know your own limits and ability to work safely in heat.

ABOUT RADNOR TOWNSHIP The mission of the Radnor Township government is to serve the best interests of all our residents by providing and maintaining a secure environment that enhances the quality of life for the individual and the community. We recognize the dignity of public service and are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity. We pledge to be a dynamic, responsive organization that continually strives to provide the most efficient and effective level of service for Radnor Township. Visit Radnor Township at: http://www.radnor.com Like us on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/RadnorTownship/ Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/radnortownship Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/radnortownship For more information, Press Only:Molly GallagherPublic Information Officer610.688.5600 x 197

This press release was produced by the Township of Radnor. The views expressed here are the author’s own.