Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory for De Kalb; Whitley; Allen +17 more

What: For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 100. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Where:...

IN, OHDe Kalb; Whitley; Allen; Cass; Miami; Wabash; Huntington; Wells; Adams; Grant; Blackford; Jay; Williams; Fulton; Defiance; Henry; Paulding; Putnam; Van Wert; Allen

Official alert brief

WHAT

For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 100.

WHERE

Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

WHEN

For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

IMPACTS

Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Instructions

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.