WWUS73 KIWX 181454 NPWIWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 1054 AM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 INZ009-017-018-024>027-032>034-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025- 190900- /O.CON.KIWX.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/ De Kalb-Whitley-Allen IN-Wabash-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant- Blackford-Jay-Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam- Van Wert-Allen OH- Including the cities of Auburn, Garrett, Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, Wabash, North Manchester, Huntington, Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Bryan, Edgerton, Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, Napoleon, Deshler, Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, Payne, Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, Ohio City, Lima, and Spencerville 1054 AM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with peak afternoon heat index values between 95 and 105 expected throughout the week, especially Thursday and Friday. Low temperatures in the 70s at night will provide little relief from the heat. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat stress increases with the number of consecutive hot days. While heat indices may be slightly lower today because of cloud cover and chances for showers and storms, hot conditions are forecast again for Wednesday through Saturday. The effects of heat are most impactful for more vulnerable urban populations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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. && $$ INZ005>008-012>015-020-022-023-103-104-116-203-204-216-MIZ078>081- 177-277-190900- /O.CON.KIWX.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/ Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN- White-Cass IN-Miami-Northern La Porte-Eastern St. Joseph IN- Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-Western St. Joseph IN- Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale- Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien- Including the cities of Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake, Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Rochester, Akron, Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, Grissom AFB, Mexico, Michigan City, La Porte, Kingsbury, Fish Lake, South Bend, Mishawaka, Lakeville, Granger, Syracuse, Milford, North Webster, Leesburg, Wanatah, La Crosse, Union Mills, North Liberty, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Silver Lake, Mentone, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, Edwardsburg, Marcellus, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, Mendon, Coldwater, Bronson, Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Paw Paw Lake, Niles, New Buffalo, Stevensville, and Berrien Springs 1054 AM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 /954 AM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024/ ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values of 95 to 100 degrees expected throughout the week. Low temperatures in the 70s at night will provide little relief from the heat. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat stress increases with the number of consecutive hot days. While heat indices may be slightly lower Today because of cloud cover and chances for showers and storms, hot conditions are forecast again for Wednesday through Saturday. The effects of heat are most impactful for more vulnerable urban populations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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. && $$