Heat Advisory for Gallatin, TN
Heat Advisory
Statement as of 3:20 AM CDT on July 11, 2011
...Heat advisory remains in effect from noon today to 7 PM CDT
Tuesday...
* event...heat index readings are expected to reach 105 to 110
degrees during the afternoon on Monday and Tuesday for most of
the mid state. There will be little or no relief from the heat
at night with low temperatures only dropping to the mid 70s.
* Timing...heat index readings will peak in the afternoon hours
from 105 to 110 degrees each day...Monday and Tuesday. The heat
is expected to ease by Wednesday.
* Impact...the first to suffer from the heat will be children...
the elderly and people with chronic ailments. Heat
exhaustion... heat cramps and heat stroke are possible due to
prolonged exposure to the heat.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Take extra precautions if you must work or spend time outside.
When possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Wear light weight and loose fitted clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water. Take 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.
Detailed Conditions and Forecast Information:
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=37022&from_email=1
