This alert has expired and is shown for historical reference only.
Heat Advisory issued July 9 at 2:29AM EDT until July 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Source: National Weather Service
Severity: Moderate
Area: Sumter; Pinellas; Polk; Hardee; Highlands; DeSoto; Coastal Levy; Coastal Citrus; Coastal Hernando; Coastal Pasco; Coastal Hillsborough; Coastal Manatee; Coastal Sarasota; Coastal Charlotte; Coastal Lee; Inland Levy; Inland Citrus; Inland Hernando; Inland Pasco; Inland Hillsborough; Inland Manatee; Inland Sarasota; Inland Charlotte; Inland Lee
Expired: Jul 9, 2:30 PM
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
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.