EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...A prolonged, potentially historic heat wave is forecast to
begin on Monday and persist through at least Friday. Dangerously
hot conditions are possible each day, with widespread heat index
values of 100 or above forecast. The potential length of this
event will add to its impact as well.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and
western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of
West Virginia.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/safety/heat for more
information on heat safety.
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.
