Full Notification

* WHAT...Heat index values around or greater than 100.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 10 PM EDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is still potential for shower and thunderstorm activity to limit high temperatures. Warm and humid conditions overnight tonight and Tuesday night with lows in the 70s will make it harder for people to recover from impacts of heat during the day, particularly for those without air conditioning. Heat indices south of US-24 as well as east of I-69 are currently forecast to surpass 100 on Wednesday, but uncertainty remains with rainfall timing and placement.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LAGRANGE ... STEUBEN ... NOBLE ... DE KALB ... WHITLEY ... ALLEN ... HUNTINGTON ... WELLS ... ADAMS ... GRANT ... BLACKFORD ... JAY ... ST. JOSEPH ... BRANCH ... HILLSDALE ... WILLIAMS ... FULTON ... DEFIANCE ... HENRY ... PAULDING ... PUTNAM ... VAN WERT ... ALLEN

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.