Excessive Heat Warning for Milford Friday

Today is likely to be the hottest of the five days of plus-90 degree heat in Milford.

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for much of Friday, for much of the state. The area includes Milford and the warning is effective from noon to 7 p.m. Friday.

Milford officials have opened the Milford Senior Center for extended hours Friday, to allow seniors to get into an air-conditioned setting. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and will open Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Other air conditioned settings include the Milford Town Library.

The Milford Board of Health issued tips on Monday for getting through this week.

The heat index is expected to reach up to 110 degrees, due to temperatures in the upper 90s to 100 degrees, combined with humidity of 70 percent. The worst conditions will be midday into the early evening hours, according to the National Weather Service.

People who are outdoors for prolonged periods will be more at-risk for heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke which can be fatal. Who is most at risk? According to the CDC: infants and children up to four years of age, people 65 years of age and older, people who are overweight, and people who are ill or on certain medications. The CDC gives you an outline.

From the bulletin: An excessive heat warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of high temperatures and high humidity means that heat illnesses are likely.

Avoid prolonged work in the sun or in poorly ventilated areas. Drink plenty of fluids. Stay in an air-conditioned environment and stay out of the sun.

Check in on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions if you work outside, or spend time outside.