Full Notification

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions, with peak heat index values around 105 possible both Thursday and Friday.

* WHERE...Southwest Indiana, portions of southern Illinois northeast of a Harrisburg to Mount Vernon line, and portions of western Kentucky north and east of Madisonville.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This system is tied to the broad area of record breaking heat that has been occurring across parts of Texas. As it moves this way, it will bring the potential for highs in the upper 90s both Thursday and Friday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: JEFFERSON ... WAYNE ... EDWARDS ... WABASH ... HAMILTON ... WHITE ... SALINE ... GALLATIN ... HARDIN ... GIBSON ... PIKE ... POSEY ... VANDERBURGH ... WARRICK ... SPENCER ... UNION ... WEBSTER ... HENDERSON ... DAVIESS ... MCLEAN ... MUHLENBERG

Instructions:

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. 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.