COLUMBUS – Forecasters are warning that this weekend’s weather could be the hottest of the year so far and are reminding central Ohioans to be careful and avoid heat-related illnesses.
A Heat Advisory remains in effect for this afternoon across Hardin, Mercer, and Auglaize counties. The advisory also now covers Union (OH), Delaware, Butler, and Hamilton counties. Heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and other heat related illnesses are possible. pic.twitter.com/r5wvXKUIQF
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) June 30, 2018
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Union and Delaware counties in central Ohio until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, warning that heat stress indices between 100 and 105 degrees create the potential for heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
Heat Safety Tips
If possible, spend more time in air conditioned or well ventilated places.
Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing
Adults should drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water, or 2-4 cups of water/hour while working or exercising outside.
Children may become preoccupied with outdoor play and not realize that they are getting overheated
Check on the elderly and those with chronic medical conditions
During outdoor work, schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.
Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Source: Ohio Dept. of Healthy/OSHA
It’s going to be too hot for fireworks this weekend, at least for a few Ohio communities.
Organizers of Fourth of July celebrations in Springfield Township and Swanton, both near Toledo, have canceled their Saturday night fireworks shows because of the expected extreme heat.
The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat advisories for much of northern Ohio through Saturday night.
Illnesses brought on by high temperatures include heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, according to experts with Columbus Public Health.
Symptoms of a heat related illness include dizziness, nausea, rapid heartbeat, headache, absence of perspiration and dry, hot flushed skin.
Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention.