This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.
WHERE
Culebra and Vieques. Virgin Islands, St Croix and St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands Counties.
WHEN
Until 5 PM AST this afternoon.
IMPACTS
High temperatures or elevated heat indices can worsen symptoms in people with chronic conditions. They can also increase the risk of heat-related illness among individuals sensitive to heat with inadequate cooling or hydration. These risks are highest across coastal areas, lowlands, interior valleys, and urban zones.
Recommendations
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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! Call 9 1 1.
