Temperatures hovered around 100 degrees all around the country Thursday, and Easton wasn't spared being part of what meteorologists labeled a "heat dome."
Temperatures were expected to be around 100 on Friday, with the heat index reaching 109. "Tomorrow's supposed to be worse," was a common refrain around Easton on Thursday afternoon.
The National Weather Service issued an "excessive heat warning" until Saturday evening.
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The combination of heat and humidity create a dangerous situation during which heat illness is possible. :
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Stay in an air-conditioned room.
- Stay out of the sun.
- Check up on neighbors
- Keep your pets inside with plenty of cool water.
Also, as we reported yesterday, Northampton County's Area Agency on Aging is providing electric fans to senior citizens to use at home. As of Thursday afternoon, not many people had taken them up on their offer.
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If you are interested, the agency is at the Governor Wolf Building at 45 N. Second St., Easton. Residents should phone ahead. The number is 610-559-3245.
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