Heat Advisory until 10:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 104 expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108 possible.
* WHERE...Carroll, Clinton, Howard, Tipton, Madison, Delaware, Henry, Rush and Decatur Counties.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 8 AM to 10 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday 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: CARROLL ... CLINTON ... HOWARD ... TIPTON ... MADISON ... DELAWARE ... HENRY ... RUSH ... DECATUR
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
Rush County Sheriff's Office
131 E 1st St
Rushville, IN 46173
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 765-932-2931
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP RUSHCOUNTY 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