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People cool off at Locust Lake State Park in Barnesville on Monday, June 29, 2026. (John Haeger \/ Staff Photographer)\nPLAY IT SAFE<\/p>\n
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Tuesday and an extreme heat watch for the remainder of the week as dangerously high temperatures are forecast for Northeastern and Southeastern Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n
High temperatures in the mid to high 80s are expected to arrive on Tuesday and are forecast to climb as the week progresses, hitting 97 to 99 degrees by Friday in urban and valley areas, according to the weather service.<\/p>\n
Higher elevations such as Hazleton should see it a few degrees cooler.<\/p>\n
But, because of high humidity, those highs in the 90s could produce a heat index, or \u201cfeel-like temperature,\u201d as hot as 105 degrees, said Mike Kistner, lead meteorologist with the National Weather Service station in Binghamton, New York.<\/p>\n
\u201cBasically, there\u2019s a big heat dome of high pressure centered over the Central United States. The flow around the high-pressure system will be clockwise, pulling very warm air from the South and moisture from the Gulf of Mexico. That tropical-like moisture as well as the heat will produce a real sticky type of air,\u201d Kistner said.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven with temperatures dropping into the 70s overnight, it will still feel uncomfortable,\u201dhe said.<\/p>\n
People cool off at Locust Lake State Park in Barnesville on Monday, June 29, 2026. (John Haeger \/ Staff Photographer)
\nPLAY IT SAFE<\/p>\n
The American\u00a0 Red Cross is monitoring the situation and is prepared to respond if needed, according to a news release from the national nonprofit.<\/p>\n
The Red Cross recommends taking three steps in extreme heat:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Stay hydrated by drinking a cup of water every 20 minutes, even if you don\u2019t feel thirsty. Avoid sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Stay cool by spending time in air-conditioned places. If your home is too hot, go to a mall, library or cooling center.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Stay connected by checking on others and asking for help if you need it.<\/p>\n
\u201cKnowing what to do to protect yourself and loved ones from extreme heat can save lives,\u201d said Jorge Martinez, CEO of the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania. \u201cWe\u2019re asking everyone to check on friends and neighbors, especially older adults, people with chronic conditions, outdoor workers and athletes. You could make all the difference by sending a text, making a call or knocking on their door.\u201d<\/p>\n
Also, don\u2019t forget your furry friends. Don\u2019t leave your pets in a vehicle, even for a few minutes. Make sure they always have access to fresh water and make sure they have a shaded area if outside. Hot pavements during heat waves can burn their paws.<\/p>\n
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People cool off at Locust Lake State Park in Barnesville on Monday, June 29, 2026. (John Haeger \/ Staff Photographer)
\nSIGNS OF HEAT ILLNESS<\/p>\n
Extreme heat can make anyone sick and it\u2019s critical to act fast. The Red Cross recommends learning the warning signs and knowing what to do so you can react quickly.<\/p>\n
Heat cramps are an early sign of trouble and signaled by heavy sweating and muscle pain. Stop what you\u2019re doing, rest in a cool place and drink a cup of water \u2014 or a sports drink \u2014 every 20 minutes. If you feel sick to your stomach, pause drinking. Get medical help if cramps last more than two hours or you have heart problems.<\/p>\n
Heat exhaustion is more serious and signaled by heavy sweating, weakness, cool and clammy skin, muscle cramps, dizziness, fainting, nausea or vomiting. Stop what you\u2019re doing, rest in a cool place and drink a cup of water \u2014 or a sports drink \u2014 every 20 minutes. Loosen your clothes and place a cool, wet cloth on your body. Get medical help if you\u2019re vomiting, don\u2019t feel better in an hour, or if you have heart or kidney problems.<\/p>\n
Heat stroke is a deadly condition signaled by high body temperature, rapid heartbeat, confusion, headache, dizziness, fainting, nausea or vomiting. Take action by calling 911. Move to a cool place, remove extra clothing and use a wet cloth or a cool bath to cool down. If possible, sip a sports drink or water.<\/p>\n
Some people are at higher risk of getting sick because their bodies have a harder time staying cool. This includes older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with chronic conditions or disabilities. Individuals who take certain medications are at higher risk for heat related injury and illness and should consult their medical provider for guidance on managing their medication during periods of extreme heat.<\/p>\n
Athletes, outdoor workers and people without air conditioning are also at higher risk for heat illness.<\/p>\n
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A child plays on the splash pad at Novembrino Park in Scranton on Monday, June 29, 2026. (CHAD SEBRING\/STAFF PHOTO)
\nADDITIONAL ADVICE<\/p>\n
Here are more steps to help keep you safe as temperatures rise:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Think about how you\u2019ll stay cool. If you have air conditioning, make sure it\u2019s working properly. Consider where you can go to cool off if the power goes out.<\/p>\n
\u2022 If you don\u2019t have air conditioning and your home becomes too hot, think about where you\u2019ll go, how you\u2019ll get there and what you\u2019ll take with you.<\/p>\n
\u2022 If you are older, pregnant, take medication or have a chronic condition or disability, your body may have a harder time cooling down during extreme heat. Talk to your doctor about how you can stay healthy.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Make sure you have supplies to keep medication cool and equipment charged, especially during a power outage.<\/p>\n
\u2022 If you\u2019re an athlete, think about how you can alter your exercise schedule to avoid the hottest times of the day or work out indoors.<\/p>\n
\u2022 If you work outdoors, find out if you can alter your schedule to avoid the hottest times of the day. Consider how you\u2019ll stay hydrated and find a cool place to take breaks.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Sign up for free emergency alerts from your local government to stay updated about heat waves and the location of open cooling centers.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Make sure pets have access to fresh water and shade.<\/p>\n
STAY COOLER FOR LESS<\/p>\n
PPL Electric also recommends trying these simple energy-saving tips to reduce your energy use today:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Make sure drapes and shades are pulled down during the day to block out the hot sun.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Set thermostats between 72 and 78 degrees. Customers will save energy for every degree higher they can set their thermostats.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Try not to use large appliances like dishwashers, stoves, washers and dryers during the warmest hours of the day.<\/p>\n
Also, keeping a fan on will help you feel cooler and you\u2019ll have less need for air conditioning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Tuesday and an extreme heat watch for the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":231200,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[6520,201,182,803,139,28,4961,231,178,180,179,802,1133,2685],"class_list":["post-231199","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-scranton","tag-hazleton","tag-lackawanna-county","tag-local-news","tag-luzerne-county","tag-news","tag-pennsylvania","tag-pottsville","tag-schuylkill-county","tag-scranton","tag-scranton-headlines","tag-scranton-news","tag-top-stories-cvc","tag-weather","tag-wilkes-barre"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/231199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=231199"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/231199\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/231200"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=231199"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=231199"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=231199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}