Big Rapids, MI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with daily heat index values
around 105 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Central, south central, southwest, and west central
Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several days in a row of hot temperatures
with little relief from overnight low temperatures can increase
heat stress on the human body.

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.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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.

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