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Heat Advisory Issued for Tri-State Area, Darien Included

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Baby, it’ll be hot outside: The National Weather Service has issued a “Heat Advisory” for the tri-state area, including Darien, warning people to be careful outdoors because “prolonged exposure to heat and humidity will result in heat exhaustion or heat stroke.” The heat advisory, issued for all of Fairfield County and other Metro Area suburbs, starts at noon Sunday and continues until 6 p.m.

Anyone who needs to work outdoors should “schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments,” according to the NWS. Heat stroke is an emergency  — call 911. “Anyone overcome by heat should move to a cool and shaded location,” the weather service advises. For Darien, the National Weather Service predicts: “A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.