Extreme Heat Warning Updated
From
Ellsworth Township
Sent
Wed, Jul 1 @ 1:18pm
Description
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 1:05PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. A prolonged period of
dangerously hot and humid conditions with little overnight relief
is expected through the week, which will increase impacts to
vulnerable populations.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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.
This notification was posted by Ellsworth Township. Ellsworth Township is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
