Obey local heat advisory – How hot is too hot?
Heather Ainsley
ECB Publishing, Inc.
The dog days of summer are upon us, and many Monticello residents have probably noticed that the days have been especially long and hot. Local weather apps warn of heat index values as high as 112 this week, and recommend that residents adhere to local heat advisory warnings.
The weather can be unpredictable during this time of the year, making it very important to follow the local weather reports and be aware of the dangers. This past Sunday, although afternoon temperatures reportedly reached just 90 degrees (F), the heat index indicated that with humidity, sun intensity and lack of wind, the temperature felt like 110 degrees (F). A heat advisory wa