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Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
Tuesday June 14th, 2022 :: 03:40 a.m. EDT

Alert

Excessive Heat Watch until 08:00PM Wednesday

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109 expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107 possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, from noon today to 9 PM EDT this evening. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from this evening through Wednesday 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 ... BRACKEN ... ROBERTSON ... MASON ... LEWIS ... HARDIN ... MERCER ... AUGLAIZE ... DARKE ... SHELBY ... LOGAN ... UNION ... DELAWARE ... MIAMI ... CHAMPAIGN ... CLARK ... MADISON ... FRANKLIN ... LICKING ... PREBLE ... MONTGOMERY ... GREENE ... FAYETTE ... PICKAWAY ... FAIRFIELD ... BUTLER ... WARREN ... CLINTON ... ROSS ... HOCKING ... HAMILTON ... CLERMONT ... BROWN ... HIGHLAND ... ADAMS ... PIKE ... SCIOTO

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
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:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Excessive Heat Watch

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