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Sweltering Heat Hitting Northern New Haven County
Northern New Haven and Fairfield Counties could be in for temperatures that feel in excess of 100 degrees.
The National Weather Service issued warns that temperatures could reach a 105 degrees heat index in Bethany, Woodbridge and north New Haven County on Thursday and Friday afternoon.
The heat index takes into account humidity to determine the perceived temperature. The watch is in effect from today at noon until 8 p.m., and then continues on Friday afternoon.
“Potential impacts include heat disorders for children…the elderly and persons performing physical activities during the peak heating of the days,” says the NWS.
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The intense heat could lead to unhealthy air quality throughout the state on Thursday and Friday according to the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (formerly the Department of Environmental Protection).
"Sensitive people who experience effects at lower ozone concentrations are likely to experience more serious effects at higher concentrations,” the DEEP says.
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Suggested steps to take to beat the heat, according to the DEEP, include:
- Avoid mowing lawns with gasoline powered mowers
- Carpool and/or take public transportation, when possible
- Avoid refueling vehicles until after dusk
- Conserve electricity and set air conditioners to 78 degrees.
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