Woburn Weather Center  89.0°F

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING

Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 5:50AM EDT until July 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke if precautions are not taken.

* INSTRUCTIONS...Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Expires: July 25 at 8:00 PM EDT