Wetter-Warnungen, Edward Rolfe Brown Hall

Heat Advisory issued June 19 at 12:31PM EDT until June 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV * WHAT...Heat index values up to the lower 100s. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...High temperatures and humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat stress increases with the number of consecutive hot days. While heat indices may be slightly lower this afternoon, values will rise a bit on Thursday, and a bit further on Friday. 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 when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take frequent breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.