* WHAT...Heat index values 95 to 100 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures in the 70s south of the mountains will cause heat stress to accumulate overnight Tuesday, ahead of another hot day Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. close