Full Notification

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM EDT this evening.

* Heat Index Values...96 to 102 degrees.

* Timing...this afternoon and early evening.

* Impacts...The heat and humidity will create uncomfortable conditions today. Heat stress and heat related illnesses are possible, especially for the elderly and those sensitive to heat.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ASHLAND ... CRAWFORD ... CUYAHOGA ... ERIE ... HANCOCK ... HOLMES ... HURON ... KNOX ... LORAIN ... LUCAS ... MAHONING ... MARION ... MEDINA ... MORROW ... OTTAWA ... PORTAGE ... RICHLAND ... SANDUSKY ... SENECA ... STARK ... SUMMIT ... TRUMBULL ... WAYNE ... WOOD ... WYANDOT

Instructions:

A Heat Advisory means that the combination of high temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. 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...if you work or spend time outside. When possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. 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.