Weather Alert Watch
Severe Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning for Wayne; Fayette; Union +49 more

What: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Where: Portions...

IN, KY +1Wayne; Fayette; Union; Franklin; Ripley; Dearborn; Ohio; Switzerland; Carroll; Gallatin; Boone; Kenton; Campbell; Owen; Grant; Pendleton; Bracken; Robertson; Mason; Lewis; Hardin; Mercer; Auglaize; Darke; Shelby; Logan; Union; Delaware; Miami; Champaign; Clark; Madison; Franklin; Licking; Preble; Montgomery; Greene; Fayette; Pickaway; Fairfield; Butler; Warren; Clinton; Ross; Hocking; Hamilton; Clermont; Brown; Highland; Adams; Pike; Scioto

Official alert brief

WHAT

Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106.

WHERE

Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.

WHEN

Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

IMPACTS

Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

Instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.