The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch today for central Pennsylvania, including York County.
The weather service watch was issued at 3:42 a.m. Friday and remains in effect until 8 p.m. June 25.
The weather service reports that “dangerously hot conditions with heat index values over 105 possible” will occur over the next five days.
The more significant heat and stifling humidity will envelope the county beginning Sunday morning through Wednesday evening, the weather service in State College reported.
A heat wave is in the forecast for south-central Pennsylvaia next week after cool, rainy weather. The mercury is expected to reach into the 90s starting on Sunday.
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The weather service said the risk of heat-related illnesses increase significantly during periods of extreme heat and high humidity. The risk, the service reported, will be highest on Monday and Tuesday. There will no relief after the sun goes down, the weather service reported, with warm temperatures and oppressive humidity overnight.
The weather service recommends that people check on relatives and neighbors and provide pets with adequate water and shelter from the sun, wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, drink plenty of water and limit outdoor activities.
This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: Extreme heat watch was issued for Central PA