HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut is set to face some hot temperatures over the next couple of days as we roll into a mid-August heatwave.
Thursday will be steamy under partly sunny skies and high temperatures ranging in the 90s. But with the humidity, it will feel at the peak of the day anywhere from 95-110 degrees.
The heat and humidity bring along with it various issues from some restaurants closing, a power alert from Norwich Public Utilities, and some vaccine clinics closing early.
New Haven Public Health announced three vaccine clinics would be closing early due to the oppressive heat.
The New Haven Green clinic ends at 1 p.m. while the clinics at the New Flame Restoration Church and West Rock Community Center end at 3 p.m.
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reported the air quality for the day would be unhealthy for 'sensitive groups' like those with respiratory illnesses and the elderly.
J. Timothy's Taverne in Plainville announced ahead of the heatwave that they would be closed for indoor dining with limited take-out. The closure is an effort to give the kitchen staff, already spending a day grilling, frying, and sauteing, a chance to cool off.
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The indoor dining closure will be in place for today and Friday.
Also closed for today and Friday, TA-Que in Simsbury.
Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) issued a power alert as the heat settles in over the state, advising customers to "use electricity wisely" in the days ahead.
“During extreme weather, we sometimes have to ask our customers to help us manage our system for our mutual benefit,” said Chris LaRose, General Manager at NPU. “By using energy wisely, customers can save money on their bill and reduce the likelihood of power outages over the next three days.”
NPU issued the following tips for customers to stay cool:
- Be smart about using an air conditioner. Only run a window unit when someone is home; NPU recommends setting a central AC system to 73 degrees or higher.
- Consider waiting until after 7:00 pm to use major appliances like a dishwasher or clothes dryer.
- Minimize the use of appliances or devices that generate heat before 7:00 pm – computers, curling irons, hairdryers, and televisions can all add to the heat in your home.
- Avoid using the oven to cook and consider using a stove, microwave, or grilling outside.
- Install energy-efficient lighting that runs much cooler than traditional lighting. Only about 10-15% of the electricity that incandescent lights use results in light – the rest is turned to heat.
- Keep the sun out by installing window coverings to minimize the heat coming into a home or business.
“If you have to be outside, I would recommend staying hydrated with water, not with beer, not with coffee, not with anything else. Water is the best for you,” said Cynthia Price, MD, with Hartford Hospital’s Department of Emergency Medicine. “But we do not recommend drinking alcohol. It will internally deplete what you have and keep you dehydrated on the other side.”
If a city/town has opened a designated cooling center, United Way-211 lists the site location and hours on their website.
To have your Cooling Center information added or any changes made to current listings, please send your information to: info@ctunitedway.org
United Way-211 also lists statewide swimming locations. Click here for a full list.
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