Heat Advisory until 08:00PM
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* HEAT INDEX VALUES...Heat index values will be around 100 degrees, due to temperatures in the lower 90s, and dewpoints in the lower 70s.
* TIMING...Heat index values will be highest from noon through 8 PM.
* IMPACTS...Heat stroke, heat exhaustion and other heat related illnesses will be possible, especially if you spend a significant amount of time outdoors, or are involved in any strenuous outdoor activity.
* AFFECTED AREAS: DEARBORN ... FAYETTE ... FRANKLIN ... OHIO ... RIPLEY ... SWITZERLAND ... UNION ... WAYNE
Instructions:
Reduce outdoor activities, especially from mid-morning through the afternoon. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing and drink plenty of water. If possible, spend more time in air conditioned or well ventilated places. 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 911.
Address/Location
Franklin County IN E911
371 Main St
Brookville, IN 47012
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 765-647-5555
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP FRANKLINCO followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known 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