HEAT STRESS ALERT – LIBERIA
Alert Severity:
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
Minor
HEAT STRESS ALERT – LIBERIA
Expired: Heat wave
Yellow severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Immediate
Severity:
Moderate
Certainty:
Observed
Time period
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Issued Tue 27 Jan 2026 02:31
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Effective: Mon 26 Jan 2026 02:16
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Onset: Mon 26 Jan 2026 02:16
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Expires: Tue 27 Jan 2026 02:16
Area
Liberia
Event Description
High temperatures and humidity are expected (Zwedru, Harper, Fish-Town, Voinjama, Belleyallah, CapeMount, and Kabada-GVL) over the next two days. This may cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke, especially among children, the elderly, pregnant women, outdoor workers, and people with existing health conditions.
Instructions
ADVISORY:
• Drink water frequently (do not wait until thirsty)
• Avoid outdoor activities between 11 AM and 4 PM
• Wear light, loose, and breathable clothing
• Stay in shaded or well-ventilated areas
• Check on vulnerable family members and neighbors
• Seek medical help immediately if you feel dizzy, weak, confused, or faint
Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Stay safe.