Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Saturday
* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 104 degrees are expected at times this week with variability each day due to clouds and scattered showers and storms.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The prolonged nature of the heat may increase heat stress with time.
* AFFECTED AREAS: LUCAS ... WOOD ... OTTAWA ... SANDUSKY ... ERIE ... LORAIN ... CUYAHOGA ... LAKE ... GEAUGA ... ASHTABULA INLAND ... HANCOCK ... SENECA ... HURON ... MEDINA ... SUMMIT ... PORTAGE ... TRUMBULL ... WYANDOT ... CRAWFORD ... RICHLAND ... ASHLAND ... WAYNE ... STARK ... MAHONING ... MARION ... MORROW ... HOLMES ... KNOX ... ASHTABULA LAKESHORE ... NORTHERN ERIE ... SOUTHERN ERIE ... CRAWFORD
Instructions:
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 when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 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
The Village of Richfield
4450 W Streetsboro Rd
Richfield, OH 44286
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 330-659-9500
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