Dominic Matchett, left, takes a sip of a cold drink Monday morning in the shade of a dugout at Pettengill Park in Auburn where he and his teammates were taking a break between innings of a kickball game. Morning activities were outdoors, but as the temperature soared after lunch they moved inside to take advantage of the air conditioning at the nearby senior center. The children are campers at the Auburn Parks & Recreation Department’s summer camp. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal
The National Weather Service has another heat advisory in effect for much of Maine until 8 p.m. Tuesday. The NWS warns that temperatures in the 90s and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
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The NWS advises:
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Stay in an air-conditioned room
• Stay out of the sun
* Check up on relatives and neighbors
• Don’t leave children and pets unattended in vehicles
On Wednesday, strong to severe thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon and
evening, according to NWS forecasts. Strong winds and heavy rainfall are primary threats from these storms.
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