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Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
Monday June 13th, 2022 :: 12:42 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 07:00PM

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values from 100 to 103 expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of East Central and Southeast Indiana, Northern Kentucky and Southwest and West Central Ohio.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this evening. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WAYNE ... FAYETTE ... UNION ... FRANKLIN ... RIPLEY ... DEARBORN ... OHIO ... SWITZERLAND ... CARROLL ... GALLATIN ... BOONE ... KENTON ... CAMPBELL ... OWEN ... GRANT ... PENDLETON ... DARKE ... PREBLE ... BUTLER ... HAMILTON

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to 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. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Address/Location
Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
401 E Main St
Richmond, IN 47374

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 765-973-9399

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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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