Full Notification

* WHAT...Heat index values of 95 to 100 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat stress increases with the number of consecutive hot days. Heat indices will range from 93 to near 100 for the next five days, with high temperatures in the upper 80s and low to mid 90s. Low temperatures in the 70s at night will provide little relief from the heat. Monitor for additional heat headlines this week.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ELKHART ... LAGRANGE ... STEUBEN ... NOBLE ... MARSHALL ... EASTERN ST. JOSEPH ... NORTHERN KOSCIUSKO ... WESTERN ST. JOSEPH ... SOUTHERN KOSCIUSKO ... CASS ... ST. JOSEPH ... BRANCH ... HILLSDALE ... NORTHERN BERRIEN ... SOUTHERN BERRIEN

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.