* WHAT...Peak heat index values ranging from the upper 90s to lower 100s Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Overnight lows in the low to mid 70s will provide for limited nighttime relief from the heat.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio.
* WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot and humid conditions will continue on Thursday, and portions of the Heat Advisory may need to be extended.
* AFFECTED AREAS: LUCAS ... WOOD ... OTTAWA ... SANDUSKY ... ERIE ... LORAIN ... CUYAHOGA ... HANCOCK ... SENECA ... HURON ... MEDINA ... SUMMIT ... WYANDOT ... CRAWFORD ... RICHLAND ... ASHLAND ... WAYNE ... MARION ... MORROW ... KNOX
Instructions:
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.
