The National Weather Service’s heat advisory for northeast IN and northwest OH continues through 8 p.m. Saturday, with triple-digit heat index values both today and Saturday.
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With these risky heat conditions, OEMC cautions the public to never leave children or pets in parked vehicles – even in moderate heat or for short periods of time since inside temperatures can rapidly increase and have fatal results. The US National Weather Service found out that people residing in Florida are much more prepared for excessive heat rather than those living in Alaska.
Today’s high temperature is likely to kick off a heat wave in Lancaster County.
Long term forecasts call for area temperatures to reach or exceed 90 degrees through Tuesday, with the heat index values to reach 110 degrees each afternoon.
A University of Minnesota study, released earlier this year, shows farm crops can increase dew points 5 degrees, which may drive up heat indices that much. Feels like temperatures will approach 100 degrees and warmer from the late morning hours and on.
Excessive heat warnings were expected to be in effect from 10 a.m Friday through 8 p.m Saturday.
Make sure air conditioner is clean and maintained by checking your air filters, air intakes, radiators, etc. Parents should take extra care to ensure children get enough fluids and are in cool light-weight clothing so they don’t overheat. Stay hydrated, wear lightweight, light colored clothing and do not forget to take frequent breaks in shaded or air conditioned facilities. A dome of heat across most of the plains is thanks in part to a big ridge in the jet stream, allowing for a tropical air mass from the south to settle in.
Heat exhaustion is a mild form of heat-related illness and can occur after several days of exposure to high temperatures with inadequate fluids.
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People at risk from ozone pollution include people with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, the elderly, children and people who participate in outdoor activities requiring extended or heavy exertion. It’s going to be another hot and humid day. The body’s temperature starts to rise rapidly and loses the ability to cool down through sweating.
