* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. A prolonged period of dangerously hot and humid conditions with little overnight relief will increase impacts to vulnerable populations.
* 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
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.
