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Heat Advisory issued June 18 at 3:10PM EDT until June 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME* WHAT...Heat index values up to 96 expected.* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, west central, andwestern Maine and northern and southern New Hampshire.* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatillnesses.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures in the 70swill add to cumulative heat stress.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

National Weather Service

Air Quality Alert issued June 18 at 5:59PM EDT by NWS Gray METhe Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of AirQuality has issued an Air Quality Alert for ozone from 11 AM to11 PM EDT Wednesday.The Maine Department of Environmental Protection recommends thatindividuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity toreduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may beespecially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutantsinclude the very young, the elderly, those with pre-existingrespiratory problems such as asthma, those with heart disease andanyone who is working hard outdoors. It is okay to be activeoutdoors. But if you experience symptoms such as shortness ofbreath, coughing, throat irritation or an uncomfortable sensation inyour chest please consider limiting the intensity and duration ofyour outdoor activities.A toll free air quality hotline has been established so Maineresidents can stay informed on the air quality situations. The tollfree number is: 1-800-223-1196.Additionally the Maine Department of Environmental Protection hasthe air quality forecast available on the web atwww.maine.gov/dep/air/aqforecast.

National Weather Service