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...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/ TODAY TO 8 AM
EDT /7 AM CDT/ SUNDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 102
expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 105 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and
northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ today to 8
AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday
morning through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cumulative effects of long-duration heat will
likely cause significant impacts, especially since it is the first
heat wave of the season. Low temperatures in the 70s will provide
little relief, especially for vulnerable 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.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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.

&&

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/ TODAY TO 8 AM
EDT /7 AM CDT/ SUNDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 102
expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 105 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and
northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ today to 8
AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday
morning through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cumulative effects of long-duration heat will
likely cause significant impacts, especially since it is the first
heat wave of the season. Low temperatures in the 70s will provide
little relief, especially for vulnerable 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.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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.

&&

...AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR SATURDAY JUNE 21...

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
(EGLE) has declared an Air Quality Advisory for Saturday June 21,
for elevated levels of ozone in parts of southwest Michigan.
Pollutants within those areas are expected to be in the Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups (USG, Orange AQI) range.

The Air Quality Advisory is in effect for the following counties in
southwest Michigan...

Berrien and Cass

We are in the peak of ozone season, and the current forecast shows
ozone-conducive conditions for Saturday. Surface temperatures in the
90s, coupled with ample sunlight and southwest winds, create an
environment favorable for ozone development along the Lake Michigan
shoreline.

It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor
activities, especially those with respiratory diseases such as
asthma.

People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which lead to
ozone formation. These activities include:
* refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling;
* using gasoline powered lawn equipment;
* using charcoal lighter fluid.

Positive activities include:
* driving less;
* telecommuting;
* walking or bike riding;
* delaying or combining errands;
* using water-based paints.

For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan visit the MiAir site:
https://air-egle.hub.arcgis.com/

For up-to-date air quality data nationally visit EPA's Air Now site:
https://www.airnow.gov/