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Other Weather Alerts |
Type |
HEAT WARNING |
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Issued By |
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Issuing Time |
Sat, 03 Aug 2024 18:20:28 PDT |
Broadcast Time |
Sat, 03 Aug 2024 18:20:28 PDT |
Valid Until |
Sun, 04 Aug 2024 06:20:28 PDT |
Brief Description |
HEAT WARNING |
Detailed Description |
6:20 PM PDT Saturday 3 August 2024 Heat Warning in effect for: Central Coast - inland sections This is a heat warning. Temperatures are very high and there is a moderate risk to public health. A prolonged period of elevated temperatures is expected. Where: Inland areas of BC''s Central and North Coast. When: Now through the long weekend and potentially into next week. Remarks: A strong ridge of high pressure is building over the region. This will cause daytime highs to reach the high twenties, with overnight lows in the low teens. Above average temperatures are expected to persist through the long weekend and potentially into next week. Heat affects everyone, but the risks are greater for: seniors, people who live alone, people with pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or respiratory disease, people with mental illness such as schizophrenia, depression, or anxiety, people with substance use disorders, people with limited mobility. Check on family, friends and neighbours, who are at higher risk, particularly if they live alone, to make sure they have a cool space. Watch for the effects of heat illness: heavy sweating, rash, cramps, fainting, high body temperature and the worsening of some health conditions. Keep your house cool. Turn on your air conditioning (if possible), block the sun by closing curtains or blinds, or relocate to a cooler location such as a basement or public cooling centre. Fans alone cannot effectively lower core body temperature, especially for older adults. Use fans to pull in cooler air from outdoors, but if you or someone you care for is experiencing symptoms of heat illness, find a cooler space. Watch for early signs of heat illness (feeling unwell, fatigue, thirst, headache, unusually dark urine) as these can rapidly evolve into life-threatening emergencies. Move to a cooler environment immediately, such as a shaded or air-conditioned space. Drink plenty of water regularly, even before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration. Never leave susceptible people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle. If you are in an overheated area, seek a cool place such as a tree-shaded area, splash pad, misting station, or air-conditioned spot like a public building. To get more information: - Check the local news for health and safety updates. - Check HealthLinkBC online resources about heat-related illness and how to protect yourself at healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/heat-related-illness . - Call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 to ask about heat-related illness. Environment Canada and local Medical Health Officers expect an increase in health and safety risks from heat and are advising the public to take precautions. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm . |
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Alert |
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Flood Warning (2)
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Public Severe Weather Alert
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Arizona |
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Public Severe Weather Alert (2)
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Alabama,Florida,Mississippi |
Public Severe Weather Alert
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Public Severe Weather Alert
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Utah |
Public Severe Weather Alert (3)
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Alaska |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement
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Florida |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement (7)
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Hawaii |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement
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Florida |
Flood Statement (7)
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Alaska |
Flood Statement
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Flood Statement (2)
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Special Weather Statement (3)
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Special Weather Statement
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Special Weather Statement (5)
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Florida |
Special Weather Statement (2)
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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Oregon |
Air Stagnation Advisory (4)
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Washington |
Air Stagnation Advisory (2)
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Colorado |
Air Stagnation Advisory (8)
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Texas |
Air Stagnation Advisory (2)
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Idaho |
Air Stagnation Advisory
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South Dakota,Wyoming |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement
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Nebraska |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement (2)
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Alaska |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement
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Florida |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement (20)
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Alabama,Florida,Georgia |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement
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Hawaii |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement
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Kentucky |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement
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Tennessee,Virginia |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement
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Idaho,Oregon |
Red Flag Warning (5)
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Wyoming |
Red Flag Warning (5)
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Coastal New Jersey,Coastal Delaware |
Marine Weather Statement
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Coastal New York |
Marine Weather Statement (2)
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Coastal New Jersey-New York |
Marine Weather Statement
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Alaska |
Marine Weather Statement (2)
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Marine Weather Statement (25)
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North Carolina,South Carolina |
Marine Weather Statement (6)
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Key West - Florida,Gulf of Mexico waters,Coastal Florida |
Marine Weather Statement (4)
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Coastal California |
Marine Weather Statement (6)
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Chesapeake Bay,Tidal Potomac,Coastal Atlantic (south to NC) |
Marine Weather Statement (24)
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Guam Coastal Waters,Rota Coastal Waters,Tinian Coastal Waters,Saipan Coastal Waters |
Marine Weather Statement
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Alaska |
River Statement
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