The heat index will have us feeling as hot as 105.
Update published Thursday, July 18:
The National Weather Service has updated the Excessive Heat Warning to go into effect at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 18. It will remain in effect through 8:00 p.m. Saturday, July 20.
Original story published Wednesday,July 17:
(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - It’s about to get scorching hot in the tri-state.
The National Weather Service says an Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.
Temperatures will be in the mid-90s this weekend, however, the heat index will be as high as 105.
Meteorologists say heat stroke, exhaustion, and other heat-related illnesses will be possible for anybody staying outside for a significant amount of time. Be sure to wear light, loose-fitting clothing, take plenty of breaks, and schedule outdoor work for early mornings or evenings.
Focus is going to turn to heat indices as values above 100 are likely Thursday thru Sunday. Heat index is a measure of how hot it actually feels. Increased humidity w/ high temperatures = higher heat index. For tips on how to deal w/ the heat, please see https://t.co/Orzqg1XTeR pic.twitter.com/7QQgijADDW
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) July 16, 2019
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