Heat advisory issued for high temperatures and humidity


Audio|Source: NOAA Weather Radio WWG83 (Edwardsport/Vincennes Area)
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Transcript:
Elsewhere across Indiana, skies ranged from sunny to mostly sunny. It was 80 at South Bend, 78 at Fort Wayne, and 80 at Lafayette. Just outside Indiana, it was mostly sunny, with a temperature of 82 at Chicago, 80 at Danville, Illinois, 90 at St. Louis, and 81 at Cincinnati. At Louis, it was partly sunny, with a temperature of 84. Once again, at Lawrence Philvencensit was 85 degrees with mostly sunny skies. And at Terre Haute, it was 83 with mostly sunny skies. This is NOAA All Hazards Radio WWG-83 in Edwardsport. Here is a statement concerning excessive heat. For the following counties, in Indiana, Gibson and Pike, and Wabash, Illinois. Heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m. Central Daylight Time, Thursday. Daily heat index values up to around 105 degrees. The areas affected include all of far southeast Illinois and southwest Indiana, mainly along and north of the Interstate 64 Corridor. The hazardous conditions are expected until 7 p.m. Central Daylight Time, or 8 p.m. eastern daylight time Thursday. 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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the occupational safety and health administration recommend scheduling frequent rest breaks and shaded or air-condition environments. Anyone overcome my heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency. Call 911.
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Edwardsport, IN
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