Excessive Heat

Decision Support Briefing #7

As of 6:00 AM July 20, 2019
Excessive Heat
Current Hazards
Warning

in effect for the

entire area
through Sunday.

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 Main Points
Hazard Impacts Location Timing

Extreme heat can cause

Max heat index values will
illness and death among at-
range from:
risk population who cannot
stay cool.
Heat • 105 to around 115 Sat
• 105 to around 115 Sun
The excessive heat may The entire tri-state
quickly cause heat stress or forecast region
Peak heat index values will
heat stroke, especially during
be between 1 and 5pm.
outdoor exertion or extended
exposure.

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 Summary of Greatest Impacts

Heat: Entire Tri-State Region

None Limited Elevated Significant Extreme

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 Excessive Heat Warning in Effect
Hazards:
 Max heat Index values Today and
Sun:
Excessive Heat Warning
Current Hazards  105 to around 115

 Overnight lows Tonight:

 upper 70s to lower 80s

Impacts:
 Extreme heat can cause illness
and death among at-risk
population who cannot stay cool.

 The excessive heat may quickly

cause heat stress or heat stroke,
especially during outdoor
exertion or extended exposure.

Timing :
 Peak heat Index: 1 to 5 pm.
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 Max Heat Index Values Today

Peak Heat
Index
Values
between
1 and 5pm

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 Low temperatures Tonight into Sunday Morning

Heat indices
only
drop to 85-90 F
for NYC and
NE NJ Metro.

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 Max Heat Index Values Sunday

Peak Heat
Index
Values
expected
between
1 and 5pm

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 Heat Safety Information

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 Heat Safety Information

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 Heat Safety Information

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 Forecast Uncertainty or Scenarios

 High Confidence on Dangerous Heat and Humidity levels through

Sunday.

 There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 12PM

today and 10PM tonight. Brief heavy rain will be possible.

 There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms Sunday afternoon into

early Sunday evening. Brief heavy rain will be possible.

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 Event Summary

 Dangerous heat and humidity Today through Sunday for the entire
Tri-State Area.

 Air Quality alert is in effect for most of the Tri-State Region for Today
and Sunday due to elevated air pollution and ozone concentration
levels.

 There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 12PM

today and 10PM tonight. Brief heavy rain will be possible.

 There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms Sunday afternoon

into early Sunday evening. Brief heavy rain will be possible.

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This briefing will contain dated material after 400 PM July 20

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