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It's Getting Even Hotter: Excessive Heat Warning Issued For Norwalk

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- As it grows even hotter, the National Weather Service updated its advisory and issued an excessive heat warning for all of Fairfield County until 8 p.m. Friday. 

An excessive heat warning has been issued for Friday for all of Fairfield County.

An excessive heat warning has been issued for Friday for all of Fairfield County.

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The heat index value -- or how hot it really feels -- is expected to hit 108 on Friday, making it the hottest day in a weeklong heat wave, the weather service said. 

The hazard is the high temperatures -- in the lower 90s -- combined with high humidity from dewpoints in the lower 70s. 

People who are outside in the heat could suffer fatigue, sunstroke, muscle cramps and heat exhaustion and/or heat stroke. 

Take extra precautions if work or spend time outside: 

  • Reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
  • Wear lightweight and light-colored clothing. 
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Take frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
  • Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool or shaded location.

If you need an air-conditioned location, head to a library, mall, movie theater or other public building. To find special cooling centers, call 211 or visit the 211 website

211, a toll-free number throughout Connecticut, is a free information and referral service. It operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year. It is supported by the state of Connecticut and Connecticut United Ways.

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