Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Tuesday
* WHAT...Heat index values in the 95 to 100 degree range expected this afternoon and early evening.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio.
* WHEN...From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ today to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.
* AFFECTED AREAS: LA PORTE ... ST. JOSEPH ... ELKHART ... LAGRANGE ... STEUBEN ... NOBLE ... DE KALB ... STARKE ... PULASKI ... MARSHALL ... FULTON ... KOSCIUSKO ... WHITLEY ... ALLEN ... WHITE ... CASS ... MIAMI ... WABASH ... HUNTINGTON ... WELLS ... ADAMS ... GRANT ... BLACKFORD ... JAY ... BERRIEN ... CASS ... ST. JOSEPH ... BRANCH ... HILLSDALE ... WILLIAMS ... FULTON ... DEFIANCE ... HENRY ... PAULDING ... PUTNAM ... VAN WERT ... ALLEN
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
City of Portland, IN
319 N Meridian St
Portland, IN 47371
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 260-726-7161
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP PORTLAND 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