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Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
Friday August 25th, 2023 :: 04:03 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 10:00PM Friday

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103 expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WAYNE ... FAYETTE ... UNION ... FRANKLIN ... PREBLE ... MONTGOMERY ... GREENE ... FAYETTE ... BUTLER ... WARREN ... CLINTON ... ROSS ... HOCKING ... HIGHLAND ... PIKE

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:
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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