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Heat Advisory issued June 18 at 10:31AM EDT until June 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH* WHAT...A prolonged period of dangerously hot conditions withheat index values near 100 degrees.* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana,northeast and northern Kentucky and central, south central,southwest and west central Ohio.* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatillnesses to occur.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay outof the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Youngchildren and pets should never be left unattended in vehiclesunder any circumstances.Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Whenpossible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning orevening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing whenpossible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the OccupationalSafety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequentrest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyoneovercome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

National Weather Service

Air Quality Alert issued June 18 at 11:35AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OHThe Indiana Department of Environmental Management has declared anAir Action Day, from midnight Wednesday night to midnight EDTThursday night.Levels of ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthystandards.On Alert days, help reduce ozone by taking the following actions:* Carpool, if possible, bike, walk or take the bus instead ofdriving alone.* Refuel your vehicle after 8 pm.* Do not idle your vehicle, exhaust contributes to air pollution.* Mow your lawn in the evening hours and avoid the use ofgas-powered lawn equipment.For additional actions and information, please visit the IDEM Smogpage at: https://www.apps.idem.in.gov/smogwatch.

National Weather Service