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Rush County Sheriff's Office
Tuesday August 24th, 2021 :: 03:11 p.m. EDT

Alert

Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Wednesday

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south central, southeast, southwest and west central Indiana.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 2 PM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...heat stress is cumulative over multiple hot days, which may cause heat illness to occur more easily. Take precautions and remain alert for signs of heat illness.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CARROLL ... WARREN ... TIPPECANOE ... CLINTON ... HOWARD ... FOUNTAIN ... MONTGOMERY ... BOONE ... TIPTON ... HAMILTON ... MADISON ... DELAWARE ... RANDOLPH ... VERMILLION ... PARKE ... PUTNAM ... HENDRICKS ... MARION ... HANCOCK ... HENRY ... VIGO ... CLAY ... OWEN ... MORGAN ... JOHNSON ... SHELBY ... RUSH ... SULLIVAN ... GREENE ... MONROE ... BROWN ... BARTHOLOMEW ... DECATUR ... KNOX ... DAVIESS ... MARTIN ... LAWRENCE ... JACKSON ... JENNINGS

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Address/Location
Rush County Sheriff's Office
131 E 1st St
Rushville, IN 46173

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 765-932-2931

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Heat Advisory

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