Full Notification

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, and portions of the central, northern, and southern lowlands of West Virginia.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High temperatures and humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ATHENS ... WASHINGTON ... WOOD ... PLEASANTS ... TYLER ... CALHOUN ... RITCHIE ... DODDRIDGE ... MINGO ... LOGAN ... BOONE ... CLAY ... BRAXTON ... GILMER ... LEWIS ... HARRISON

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 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. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.