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Heat warning for Pittsburgh and surrounding areas remains in effect

A National Weather Service heat warning has been extended for western Pennsylvania through Saturday. The warning for Allegheny, Butler, Beaver, Washington, Westmoreland and Fayette counties is now in effect until 8 p.m. June 22. Saturday will be the hottest day of the heat dome, with highs in the 90s. Highs will again reach 100 degrees. Most of the region will remain dry, with only a few isolated storms possible during the heat of the day. More: See current weather warnings for your county. Interactive radar: Track storms in your area. Learn how to turn on automatic weather alerts in the WTAE app. There is also a heat warning for Mercer, Venango, Lawrence, Armstrong, Greene and Indiana counties, as well as the Westmoreland and Fayette Ridges. You can read the full text of the warning and advisory below.EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING… Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values ​​up to 99.WHERE… Beaver, Fayette, Washington, Allegheny, Butler and Westmoreland Counties.WHEN… Through 8 p.m. EDT Saturday.EFFECTS… Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity.InstructionsDrink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, avoid the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors.Do not leave small children and pets unattended in vehicles. Car interiors reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.Take extra precautions outdoors. Wear light and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action if you notice symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed. HEAT ALERTWHAT… Heat index values ​​as high as 97.WHERE… Parts of east-central Ohio, northwest, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and northern panhandle of West Virginia.WHEN… Through 8 p.m. EDT Saturday.EFFECTS… High temperatures and high humidity can cause heat illness.InstructionsDrink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned space, avoid the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors.Take extra precautions when outdoors. Wear light and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Act if you notice symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.To reduce the risk when working outdoors, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone who becomes overwhelmed by the heat should be moved to a cool and shady area. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 911. Share your weather photos (if it's safe to do so in your area) – Go to wtae.com/upload or tap the “u local” button in the WTAE app. Download the WTAE app to stay up to date with severe weather alerts and breaking news. Already have the WTAE app? Click here to learn how to get automatic storm and severe weather alerts for your location.

A Warning of excessive heat The National Weather Service’s severe weather advisory has been extended in western Pennsylvania through Saturday.

The warning for Allegheny, Butler, Beaver, Washington, Westmoreland and Fayette counties is now in effect until June 22, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday will be the hottest day of the heat dome with highs of around 35 degrees. The perceived maximum temperatures will again reach 38 degrees. Most of the region will remain dry, with only a very isolated storm potential expected during the heat of the day.

In addition, there is a Heat warning for Mercer, Venango, Lawrence, Armstrong, Greene and Indiana Counties and the Westmoreland and Fayette Ridges.

You can read the full text of the warning and notice below.


WARNING OF EXCESSIVE HEAT

WHAT… Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values ​​up to 99.

WHERE… Beaver, Fayette, Washington, Allegheny, Butler and Westmoreland Counties.

WHEN… Until Saturday 8:00 p.m. EDT.

EFFECTS… In extreme heat and high humidity, heat-related illnesses increase significantly.

instructions
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, avoid the sun and check on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave small children or pets unattended in the car. The temperature inside the car can reach life-threatening levels within a few minutes.

Take special precautions when outdoors. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to the early morning or evening. Take action if you notice symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.


HEAT WARNING

WHAT… Heat index values ​​up to 97.

WHERE… Parts of east-central Ohio, northwest, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and northern panhandle of West Virginia.

WHEN… Until Saturday 8:00 p.m. EDT.

EFFECTS… High temperatures and high humidity can cause heat illnesses.

instructions
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, avoid the sun and check on relatives and neighbors.

Take special precautions when outdoors. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to the early morning or evening. Take action if you notice symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

To reduce the risk when working outdoors, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends taking frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone who becomes overwhelmed by the heat should be moved to a cool, shady area. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 911.


  • Share your weather photos (if it is safe to do so in your area) – Go to wtae.com/upload or tap the “u local” button in the WTAE app.
  • Download the WTAE app to stay up to date with severe weather alerts and breaking news.
  • Do you already have the WTAE app? Click here to learn how to receive automatic storm and severe weather alerts for your location.

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