WILMINGTON, Ohio — A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of the Buckeye State.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, heat indexes are forecasted to rise above 100 degrees.
The advisory, NWS says, remains in effect until Wednesday evening.
Area residents should take necessary precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
Medical experts say heat exhaustion and heat stroke can occur quickly. Residents are encouraged to minimize their time outdoors and take necessary precautions if they must be outside for any extended period of time. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration “recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in a shaded or air-conditioned environment. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location and to call 9-1-1.”