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The departments of Public Safety and Health of the City of Eagle report that, from 12'00 to 19'00 pm today, Thursday, Aug. 9, our region is in "Yellow Alert" in anticipation of high temperatures that can reach up to 38 ° C.
These temperatures may increase to 40 ° C, with a probability of between 40 and 70%, from 12'00 to 20'00 pm tomorrow Friday, August 10, in the Altiplano, Valle del Guadalentín Lorca, Aguilas, Northwest and Vega del Segura, so it will activate the "Orange Alert" in anticipation of a heat wave.
According to the Meteorological Agency (AEMET), it is likely that this adverse event continue until next Sunday, August 12, in most of the country.
As of Saturday, August 11, is expected to begin declining temperatures in the northwest peninsula, but still to this day the maximum will remain very high in much of south and east of the peninsula.
On Sunday 12 the decline was generalized to all areas, thus ending the episode.
The UV index (UVI) reach values ​​of 9 to 10 in the Peninsula and Balearic Islands, and this heat wave will involve a high risk of fires in the country.
Given these forecasts, the departments of Health and Public Safety of the consistory aquiline offer the following tips:
Stay off the street in the hottest hours.
Avoid sports activities in the heat of the day, if you have to take precautions.
Cover your head with a hat and wear light-colored clothing.
Do not stand or allow anyone in the car with the windows closed.
Drink plenty of water, juices and soft drinks, though not thirsty, and do not take alcohol.
Stay in the coolest places in the house.
Take baths and showers.
Avoid hot foods and heavy.
Increase consumption of fruits and vegetables.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Águilas
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