Heat Advisory until 09:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...For both Heat Advisories, heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Indiana.
* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from noon today to 9 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM Tuesday to 9 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WARREN ... TIPPECANOE ... FOUNTAIN ... MONTGOMERY ... VERMILLION ... PARKE ... PUTNAM ... VIGO ... CLAY ... OWEN ... MORGAN ... SULLIVAN ... GREENE ... MONROE ... BROWN ... KNOX ... DAVIESS ... MARTIN ... LAWRENCE ... JACKSON
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
Terre Haute Police Department
222 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 812-238-1661
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP THPD followed by your message, to 888777
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