07/15/2025
๐จ HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR HOLLISTON ๐จ
Holliston residents, please be aware that a Heat Advisory is in effect for the next few days, Tuesday, July 15, Wednesday, July 16, and Thursday, July 17, with heat index values expected to reach 95-100 degrees Fahrenheit during the afternoon hours. The worst of the heat and humidity is expected on Wednesday and Thursday.
Here are some essential tips to stay cool and well-hydrated:
โข ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ธ ๐ฃ๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐น๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐: Don't wait until you're thirsty! Drink water consistently throughout the day, especially when outdoors or engaging in physical activity. If you have fluid restrictions, consult your doctor for guidance.
โข ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐ฟ-๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐: Air conditioning is your best defense against heat-related illness.
โข ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐: Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing.
โข ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ถ๐ ๐ข๐๐๐ฑ๐ผ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐: Reschedule strenuous activities for cooler parts of the day (early morning or late evening). If you must be outside, take frequent breaks in the shade to avoid overheating.
โข ๐ง๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐น ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ต๐: A cool shower or bath can help lower your body temperature.
โข ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ข๐ป๐ฒ๐: Please check on elderly neighbors, friends, and family, especially those living alone, to ensure they are staying safe and cool.
Need a place to cool off?
Several municipal buildings with air conditioning are open to the public during regular business hours:
โข ๐๐ผ๐น๐น๐ถ๐๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ฃ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ Open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM; Thursday & Friday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM.
โข ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ (๐๐ค๐ง๐ข๐๐ง๐ก๐ฎ ๐ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฌ๐ฃ ๐๐จ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ค๐ง ๐พ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ง): Open Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Stay safe and cool, Holliston! We're in this together. โ๏ธ๐ง
