Heat Advisory And Air Quality Alert Issued

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued both a heat advisory and an air quality alert for the western Pennsylvania area, including of course, Dormont, Brookline and Beechview.

Temperatures are expected to soar well into the 90's with heat index values topping 100.

The weather service says the combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will trigger heat related problems for the elderly, young children, and anyone susceptible to the heat.

Experts suggest that you drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air conditioned room if possible, and limit your time outdoors. Also, check on relatives and neighbors who live alone.

To stay cool locally, is open daily from noon to 8 p.m. Season passes are available at the . Wilson Park Pool in Green Tree also is open from noon to 8 p.m. daily, and pool passes are available at the Green Tree Municipal Center office. The Beechview Spray Park on Orangewood Street is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. pool in Brookline is temporariy closed for repairs.

The Seton Center in Brookline will be open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Monday, July 2 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

For more tips and keeping cool, .

If you suspect either yourself, or someone else is suffering from heat stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately.

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