Heat envelops Butler County
Theodora Gordan, 4, of Evans City, is all smiles as she stands under a water feature at EDCO pool in Evans City on Wednesday afternoon, July 26. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Pools see increased attendance as temperatures continue to rise
Residents can expect stifling heat as an advisory for portions of Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio bring high temperatures and humidity to Butler County.
Friday, July 28, may be one of the hottest days of the summer for Butler. Meteorologist Colton Milcarek of the National Weather Service’s Pittsburgh office said people should be mindful of peak hours between approximately 3 to 7 p.m.
A heat advisory is issued whenever a heat index forecast reaches temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and below 105 degrees, said Milcarek. He said people can think of a heat advisory as a “heads-up” to minimize going outdoors, avoid strenuous activity and check on the elderly and people susceptible to heat illnesses.
