Heat Advisory Extended to Saturday

Drink plenty of fluids and stay indoors if you can.

Update published Thursday, June 20: 

According to the National Weather Service, the Heat Advisory issued for the entire tri-state area has been extended to Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

 

Original story published on Monday, June 17:

(Wilmington, Oh.) – It is going to be a hot week in Eagle Country.  

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the tri-state area from noon today until 8:00 p.m. on Friday.  

A prolonged period of dangerously hot conditions is expected with heat index values near 100 degrees each day.  

According to the NWS, hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.  

Make sure to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.  

Take extra precautions when outside by wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing and try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.  

Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

More from Local News

Events

George Klopp Sr. Receives High School Diploma

The 100-year-old left high school at the age of 18 to join the U.S. Navy.

Motorcyclist Killed in Dearborn County Crash

The crash occurred near the Indiana/Ohio State Line.

Local Schools Recognized for High Literacy Rates

Over 400 schools achieved a 95 percent or higher passage rate on the 2025 IREAD.

Local Sports Report - April 24-25, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Local Sports Report - April 23, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

EC's Perkins Sets School Record in 200 Meter Dash

The IU commit was on fire on Wednesday night.

On Air

Sawyer Brown Some Girls Do 0:30
Kelsea Ballerini Homecoming Queen? 0:27
Eric Church Guys Like Me 0:24
Thomas Rhett Beer Can't Fix 0:20