Weather
Code Red Declared In Montgomery Co.
The hot weather emergency comes as lethal heat moves into the Montgomery County area this week.
NORRISTOWN, PA — A "code red" hot weather emergency has been declared in Montgomery County Thursday, July 17 as severe heat threatens the region.
The dangerous heat will bring high temperatures over 90 and launch the heat index up to 105 degrees.
The code red is in place from 1 p.m to 6 p.m. Thursday.
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"Extreme heat can cause illnesses including rash, cramps, exhaustion, and heat stroke. It can even cause death," officials warn.
Sensitive groups include:
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- Lower income households
- Individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness
- Rural communities
- Residents in urbanized areas
- Infants and children
- Older adults
- Laborers
- People with chronic medical conditions
- Those who take certain medications
- Athletes
Cooling centers are established at the Montco Senior Adult Activities Center on 526 George Street in Norristown (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), the Pottstown Regional Public Library on 500 East High Street (Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), and the TriCounty Active Adult Center on 288 Moser Road, in Pottstown (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
Find additional resources on the PA 2-1-1 website here.
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