Wellston, OH Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103 expected.

* WHERE...In Kentucky, Carter, Greenup, and Lawrence Counties. In
Ohio, Jackson OH, Morgan, Perry, and Vinton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

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.

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.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx
as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

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