The hottest temperatures in nearly a year are moving into western Pennsylvania, according to KDKA.
The National Weather Service, located in Moon, issued a hazardous weather outlook for Tuesday and Wednesday.
"The combination of humidity and afternoon temperatures will lead to heat indices in the mid-to-upper 90s on Tuesday and Wednesday," according to the weather statement.
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This is the type of heat that can kill, especially the elderly and those physically overdoing it at any age, according to AccuWeather.
Be sure to look after your elderly neighbors. Do not leave kids or pets unattended in the car for any length of time.
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It's smart to follow these tips from the NWS in this kind of heat:
1. Limit outdoor activities to the early mornings and evenings.2. Drink plenty of water and decaffeinated beverages—even if you're not thirsty—and avoid alcohol.
3. Wear lightweight clothing and use sunscreen.
4. If you don't have air conditioning, go somewhere that does (a mall, a library), or go to the lowest level of your residence and stay there.
Allegheny County senior centers can also provide refuge for residents 60 and older. Six centers have extended hours on Tuesday, July 16:
Catholic Youth Assoc. Stephen Foster Community Center: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
286 Main Street
412-621-3342Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Greenfield Healthy Active Aging Center: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
745 Greenfield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-244-6551
Homewood Healthy Active Aging Center: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
7321 Frankstown Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
412-244-4190
Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
5738 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-521-8010
South Side Market House Healthy Active Aging Center: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
S. 12th & Bingham Streets
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412-488-8404
Sheraden Healthy Active Aging Center: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
720 Sherwood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15204
412-777-5012
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