New Lancaster, PA Weather Warnings

Air Quality Alert issued July 2 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert on Friday for the Susquehanna Valley. A Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases, and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles, visit www.airnow.gov, and www.aqpartners.state.pa.us.

National Weather Service

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 8:14PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA * WHAT...Heat index values up to 103. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an air-conditioned room. Review heat safety and preparedness information at weather.gov/safety/heat.

National Weather Service