...AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR WEDNESDAY JULY 20...

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a
code orange air quality alert Wednesday for The Philadelphia
Metro area.

A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people
suffering from asthma... heart disease or other lung
diseases...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can
be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

For more information on ground-level ozone and fine
particles...visit http://www.phila.gov/health/units/ams/

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory Wednesday, heat index values of 100
to 105 are expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch Thursday,
dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 110
degrees are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern New Jersey,
southeast Pennsylvania and northern Delaware along and southeast
of the I-95 corridor.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT
Wednesday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Thursday morning
through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly
increase the potential for heat related illnesses,
particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
activities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously hot temperatures and humidity
may continue into the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-
conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives
and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory Wednesday, heat index values of 100
to 105 are expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch Thursday,
dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 110
degrees are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern New Jersey,
southeast Pennsylvania and northern Delaware along and southeast
of the I-95 corridor.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT
Wednesday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Thursday morning
through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly
increase the potential for heat related illnesses,
particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
activities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously hot temperatures and humidity
may continue into the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-
conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives
and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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