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Heat Advisory issued June 17 at 6:26AM EDT until June 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana* WHAT...Heat index values of 95 to 100 degrees expected.* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatillnesses to occur.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat stress increases with the number ofconsecutive hot days. Heat indices will range from 93 to near100 for the next five days, with high temperatures in theupper 80s and low to mid 90s. Low temperatures in the 70s atnight will provide little relief from the heat. Monitor foradditional heat headlines this week.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay outof the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Youngchildren and pets should never be left unattended in vehiclesunder any circumstances.Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Whenpossible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning orevening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing whenpossible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the OccupationalSafety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequentrest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyoneovercome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

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Air Quality Alert issued June 16 at 2:42PM EDT by NWS Northern IndianaThe Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy(EGLE) has declared an Air Quality Advisory for Monday, June 17, forelevated levels of ozone in parts of southwest Michigan. Pollutantswithin those areas are expected to be in the Unhealthy for SensitiveGroups (USG, Orange AQI) range.The Air Quality Advisory is in effect for the following counties insouthwest Michigan...Berrien and CassTemperatures and humidity will continue to increase as we begin thenew week. Temperatures in the 90's and dewpoints around 70 degreeswill add to the misery index for the week. This pattern looks topersist through the week. With winds at all levels of the atmospherecoming from the hot southwest, Air Quality will certainly be anissue, this week. With conditions not expected to change, drinkplenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of thesun as much as possible, and check up on relatives and neighbors.It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdooractivities, especially those with respiratory diseases such asasthma.People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which lead toozone formation. These activities include:* refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling;* using gasoline powered lawn equipment;* using charcoal lighter fluid.Positive activities include:* driving less;* telecommuting;* and delaying or combining errands.For further information, please see EPA's Air Now site for up-to-date air quality data: https://www.airnow.gov/

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