Litchfield Volunteer Fire Department, CT Weather Warnings

Air Quality Alert issued June 17 at 3:23PM EDT by NWS Albany NY The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone...from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Tuesday. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information...please visit the Connecticut Air Quality Web site at http://www.ct.gov/deep/aqi

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Heat Advisory issued June 17 at 3:27PM EDT until June 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY * WHAT...Heat index values 95 to 104 degrees * WHERE...Northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, most of eastern New York, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If coverage of 105 degree heat indices or greater increases, then upgrades to excessive heat warnings may be needed. 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.

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