Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned rooms, stay outof the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors, especiallythose that may have underlying health conditions.Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loosefitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morningor evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion andheat stroke.
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101 are expected.* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeastand northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, andwest central Ohio.* WHEN...Until 8 PM Friday.* IMPACTS...The combination of excessive heat due to temperatures inthe 90s and high humidity will increase the threat of heatillnesses.
The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission and the Regional AirPollution Control Agency have issued an Air Quality Alert forMontgomery, Miami, Greene, Clark, Preble and Darke counties in theMiami Valley Region, until midnight EDT tonight.Levels of ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthystandards.On Alert days, help reduce ozone by taking the following actions:* Carpool, if possible, bike, walk or take the bus instead ofdriving alone.* Refuel your vehicle after 8 pm.* Do not idle your vehicle, exhaust contributes to air pollution.* Mow your lawn in the evening hours and avoid the use ofgas-powered lawn equipment.For additional actions and information, visit miamivalleyair.org orcall 937-223-6323