Wetter-Warnungen, Carstens School

Heat Advisory issued June 19 at 3:27PM EDT until June 20 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI * WHAT...Heat index values up to 100. * WHERE...Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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.

Air Quality Alert issued June 19 at 10:21AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has declared Thursday June 20th to be an action day for elevated levels of ozone. Pollutants are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. The action day is in effect for the following Michigan counties... St. Clair...Livingston...Oakland...Macomb...Washtenaw...Wayne and Monroe. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with respiratory diseases such as asthma. People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which can lead to ozone formation. These activities include: refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling, using gasoline powered lawn equipment, using charcoal lighter fluid. Positive activities include: driving less, telecommuting, walking or bike riding, delaying or combining errands, using water-based paints. For further information, please see EPAs Air Now site for up-to-date air quality data: https://www.airnow.gov/