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City of Portland, IN
Tuesday August 27th, 2024 :: 03:10 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Wednesday

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values around or greater than 100. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to around 100.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... There is the potential for shower and thunderstorm activity to limit high temperatures on Wednesday. Warm and humid conditions overnight tonight 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.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ALLEN ... HUNTINGTON ... WELLS ... ADAMS ... GRANT ... BLACKFORD ... JAY ... 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.

Address/Location
City of Portland, IN
319 N Meridian St
Portland, IN 47371

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 260-726-7161

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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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