Excessive heat advisory issued for several Midwestern areas


Audio|Source: NOAA Weather Radio WWG83 (Edwardsport/Vincennes Area)
03:39
Transcript:
Here is a statement concerning excessive heat. For the following counties, in Indiana, Gibson and Pike, and Wabash, Illinois. Heat Advisory remains in effect until noon central daylight time, or 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time Monday, Extreme Heat Watch now in effect from Monday afternoon through Wednesday evening. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values 105 to 110 degrees on Sunday. For the extreme heat watch, dangerously hot conditions with daily peak heat index values of 110 to 115 degrees possible on Monday and Tuesday, and 105 to 110 degrees on Wednesday. The areas affected include portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. The hazardous conditions are expected from for the heat advisory, until noon central daylight time, or 1 p.m. eastern daylight time Monday. For the extreme heat watch, from Monday afternoon through Wednesday evening. The following impacts are expected, heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Additional details, isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms may provide limited relief from the heat through Monday. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room. Stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Monitor the latest forecast and warnings for updates. 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. Here is a statement concerning excessive heat. For the following county, Dubois, Indiana. Heat advisory now in effect until 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Wednesday. Heat index values between 100 and 109 each afternoon. The areas affected include portions of South Central Indiana and East Central. North Central, Northwest, and South Central Kentucky. The hazardous conditions are expected until 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Wednesday. The following impacts are expected, hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. 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 eat stroke. Here is a statement concerning excessive heat. For the following counties, in Illinois, Crawford and Lawrence, Heat Advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. Central Daylight time Sunday. Heat index values near 105. The areas affected include portions of Central, East Central, Southeast, and West Central Illinois. The hazardous conditions are expected from until 7 p.m. Central Daylight Time Sunday. The following impacts are expected, hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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