Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory for Lucas; Wood; Ottawa +26 more

What: Heat index values up to 101 expected. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. A prolonged period of dangerously hot and humid conditions with little overnight relief will increase impacts...

OHLucas; Wood; Ottawa; Sandusky; Erie; Lorain; Cuyahoga; Lake; Geauga; Ashtabula Inland; Hancock; Seneca; Huron; Medina; Summit; Portage; Trumbull; Wyandot; Crawford; Richland; Ashland; Wayne; Stark; Mahoning; Marion; Morrow; Holmes; Knox; Ashtabula Lakeshore

Official alert brief

WHAT

Heat index values up to 101 expected.

WHERE

Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio.

WHEN

Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

IMPACTS

Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. A prolonged period of dangerously hot and humid conditions with little overnight relief will increase impacts to vulnerable populations.

Instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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.