Putnam Severe Watches & Warnings NOAA Weather Radio

... Heat advisory in effect from noon Monday to 6 PM EDT Tuesday... 

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a heat advisory,
which is in effect from noon Monday to 6 PM EDT Tuesday.

* Heat index values... in the mid 90s.

* Timing... Monday afternoon and Tuesday afternoon.

* Impacts... extreme heat can cause illness and death among at- 
  risk population who cannot stay cool. The heat and humidity 
  may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended 
  exposure.

Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

A heat advisory is issued when the combination of heat and
humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees
for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any
length of time.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the occupational safety and
health administration recommends scheduling 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! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.