Athens Co Heat Advisory, 12 Noon until 8PM, Wed, 7/3/24, drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned area, stay out of the sun

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The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Athens County from 12 Noon until 8:00PM, Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

WHAT…Heat index values around 100 expected.

WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.

WHEN…From 12 Noon until 8:00PM, Wednesday July 3, 2024.

IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9-1-1.