Heat index values to reach 101°F; air quality advisory warns of unhealthy ozone levels across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
[WILMINGTON] — Issued by the National Weather Service at 2:54 AM EDT on Thursday, August 29, 2024.
A Heat Advisory and an Air Quality Alert have been issued for parts of southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and southwest Ohio today, warning residents of dangerously high temperatures and unhealthy air conditions. The National Weather Service reports that heat index values could soar up to 101°F this afternoon, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses, while the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency cautions that ozone levels may exceed healthy standards.
Heat Advisory in Effect from Noon to 8 PM Today
The Heat Advisory is set to begin at noon today and last until 8 PM EDT, impacting cities including Cincinnati, Lawrenceburg, Florence, Newport, and Hamilton. Residents are urged to take precautions against the heat, such as drinking plenty of fluids, staying indoors in air-conditioned areas, and avoiding strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat hours.