Heat advisory issued in Indiana and Lafayette area for Monday through 9 p.m. Wednesday
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Summer weather arrived in Indiana and the Lafayette area on Monday, ushering in temperatures in the 90s with heat indexes as high as 108 degrees.
Just before 10 a.m. Monday, the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory until 9 p.m. Monday. The heat index — the combined temperatures with the humidity — will make it feel like 105 degrees.
The advisory resumes Tuesday morning and runs through 9 p.m. Wednesday. The heat index Tuesday and Wednesday might reach 108 degrees.
The National Weather Services recommends people drink plenty of fluids and stay in an air-conditioned room. People should stay out of the sun and should check up on relatives and neighbors.
Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances, the National Weather Service recommends.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside, according to the NWS.
When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
People should know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency, the NWS stated. Call 911.
If outside, the NWS recommends wearing 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.
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