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Heat Advisory: Hot in the Haddams

The first day of summer brings with it extreme heat with predictions well over 90 degrees in East Haddam and Haddam!

 

Editor's Note: For today, temperatures are expected to hit 93 in the Haddams, reaching 96 by Thursday and cooling down to 90 by Friday.

 will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in East Haddam if you need a spot to cool off. .

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The  in Haddam is a great spot to cool off and will be open on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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A warm front extending from Lake Erie to Virginia is approaching the region. Combine that with a large high pressure system and the result is very hot and increasingly humid weather Wednesday through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

The state Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is advising Connecticut residents to be extremely cautious during this period of hot and humid weather.

“A few simple steps can greatly reduce heat related issues, especially for the elderly, the very young and people with respiratory ailments, who are more susceptible to the effects of high temperature,” said DESPP Deputy Commissioner William P. Shea, in a prepared release.

Shea said temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday are expected to range from 95 to 100 degrees across most of interior Connecticut with Heat Index Temperatures between 100 and 105 degrees.

The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection suggest the following tips during extreme high temperatures:

  • Slow down, and avoid strenuous activity.
  • Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. Light colors will reflect heat and sunlight and help maintain normal body temperature. Protect your face with a wide-brimmed hat.
  • Drink plenty of water regularly and often, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
  • Limit intake of alcoholic beverages. They can actually dehydrate your body.
  • Eat well-balanced, light, regular meals.
  • Stay indoors as much as possible.
  • If you do not have air conditioning, stay on your lowest floor, out of the sun. Electric fans do not cool the air, but they do help evaporate sweat, which cools your body.
  • Go to a place where you can get relief from the heat, such as air conditioned schools, libraries, theaters, shopping malls, and other community facilities that may offer refuge during the warmest times of the day.
  • Cover windows that get morning or afternoon sun with drapes, shades, awnings or louvers. Outdoor awnings or louvers can reduce the heat that enters a home by up to 80 percent
  • Avoid too much sunshine. Sunburn slows the skin’s ability to cool itself. If you are outside, use sunscreen with a high SPF (Sun Protection Factor) rating.
  • Never leave children or .
  • Do not leave pets outside for extended periods. Make sure pets have plenty of drinking water.
  • Check on family, friends, and neighbors regularly.


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