Mercer County, OH
Alerts
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In effect from Thursday 06/11 12:00 PM EDT – Thursday 06/11 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Wilmington OH
What
Heat index values up to 97 expected.
Where
Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
When
Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
Impacts
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What to Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, 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 heat stroke.
Areas Impacted
- Hardin
- Mercer
- Auglaize
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Very Warm & Humid Today
Created by the NWS Wilmington WFO
A humid air mass will remain in place through today. This, combined with temperatures rising into the upper 80s to around 90, will result in the heat index approaching 100 degrees. Being the first hot days of the year, it may take some time to get acclimated. Be sure to take precautions, especially if you will be spending time outdoors.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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