North Shore Report

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 11:23AM MDT until August 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...High temperatures in El Paso and eastern Fremont Counties from 92 to 102, highs in Pueblo County from 97 to 105. * WHERE...Pueblo, El Paso and eastern Fremont Counties, including the cities of Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Canon City. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Air Quality Alert

Air Quality Alert issued August 9 at 3:10PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Ozone. WHERE...western parts of El Paso and Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Colorado Springs and Pueblo. WHEN...300 PM Sunday August 09 to 1000 PM Sunday August 09 IMPACTS...Ozone concentrations in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category are likely within the advisory area Sunday afternoon and evening. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.