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15 hours ago
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Heat advisory in place today for the Pittsburgh area
A heat advisory in place today for the Pittsburgh area with temperatures expected to reach the 90s with heat indexes in the 100s. Any Alert Days Ahead? Due to the Heat Advisory issued by the NWS we have made today a First Alert Weather Day. Could potentially have another one in place Wednesday. Aware: From June 1 through July 27th, we have spent the 4th most time on record with temperatures at or above 75°. This has been a hot summer. No matter how you look at it, this summer has been a hot one. Data continues to show what we already know. The one I pulled yesterday was just how long we have seen temperatures at or above 75 degrees so far this 'summer'. For the stats, I pulled data from June 1 through this past Sunday, July 27th. Data shows that we stand at number 4 on the list of 'hottest' based on this, with a total of 658 hours spent at or above 75°. Last year, over the same span, we spent 706 total hours at or above 75°. For people who don't have a/c units, 75° is a good cutoff when it comes to the body's ability to cool down and recover from hot weather. It is also a good way of looking at how humid it has been over long stretches, with warmer temperatures happening when humidity levels are higher. Highs today should hit the low 90s. There is a heat advisory in place for Pittsburgh and surrounding areas through 8 this evening. Heat index values should hit triple digits. A heat advisory is issued for our area when the heat index value is expected to be between 100° - 105°. That's the case for today. We may also have a heat advisory issued on Wednesday with a set-up similar to today. I have Wednesday's high temperature also hitting the low 90s with high humidity levels. Interestingly, NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has us in a marginal risk for storms on Wednesday. Relief from the heat comes on Thursday with a cool front passing us by. Most of Thursday will still be humid, but I have highs not hitting the 80s. That to me may change. I am actually surprised that data shows us just in the 70s for the day. I have almost bumped up temperatures already, but will wait another day before bumping those highs up. To me, we should still have a hot airmass in places through at least noon. We will see more cloud cover, but it shouldn't take much to see highs in the 80s ahead of afternoon rain. Rain and storms will be strong and maybe severe as the cold front sweeps through. Behind the front, we will see more comfy air in place with highs in the upper 70s both Friday and Saturday. Low humidity values will make it comfy through at least next Tuesday. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather Photos
Yahoo
a day ago
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Heat advisory set in Ohio, 100+ degree weather coming. How to stay cool, latest forecast
Extreme heat is settling in over Ohio, making it feel like it's 100-plus degrees. According to the National Weather Service, the majority of the state will be under a heat advisory on Thursday, July 24, with heat index values — the measure of how hot it feels — of up to 104 degrees. And, the extreme heat could increase the potential for your car to break down as well as create a power outage at home because of the increased load on the electrical grid. Do you know what to do to keep yourself cool and safe during extreme heat? Here are some tips from the Ohio Department of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among others. What is 'corn sweat'? Does it affect Midwest humidity? Summer 2025 heat wave: Here are some surprising ways to stay safe. How to stay cool during Ohio's heat wave When the temperatures climb, the Ohio Department of Health has some advice on how to stay safe and cool. High-risk groups during a heat wave include infants, young children and older adults, according to the ODH, along with people with mental illness and chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, obesity, and poor blood circulation. People who are pregnant, work and exercise outdoors, and those without air conditioning in their homes are also considered high risk. Here's what ODH recommends: Drink cool fluids: Help your body cool down by staying well-hydrated with water. Don't wait until you are thirsty to start drinking water. Drink two to four cups of water every hour while working or exercising outside, and more on hot and humid days. Avoid alcohol or caffeine; they can add to dehydration and increase the effects of heat illness. Monitor or limit outdoor activities: Plan outdoor activities for the early morning or evening, when the sun is less direct and temperatures are generally cooler. Wear loose, breathable, light-colored clothing and a wide-brim hat, and use sunscreen that's at least SPF 30. Take frequent breaks in the shade or the air conditioning, and monitor youngsters playing outside. Check on your neighbors, family: Check on older neighbors, friends, and family, as well as those with chronic medical conditions, at least twice a day. Encourage them to stay in the air conditioning and to look for an air-conditioned shelter if necessary. Recommend that they take cool showers or baths to cool down. Don't forget your pets: Outdoor animals should have plenty of fresh water and a shady area to cool down. Also, never leave pets in vehicles. Even if the windows are cracked, the temperature inside can rise almost 20 degrees within the first 10 minutes. Heat waves and power outages: What to do if you lose electricity, AC Weather forecast for Akron, Canton, Columbus, Cincinnati Here's how hot it's expected to get around Ohio, according to the National Weather Service extended forecast. In the Akron-Canton region, the high today, July 23, will be near 90. The heat really hits on Thursday, July 24, when the high will be 93 with the heat index making it feel 101 degrees. And on Friday, July 25, temperatures will reach 88 degrees, with the chance of showers or thunderstorms. In Cincinnati, the high temperature will be near 93 today, July 23. On Thursday, July 24, the high will be 95 with the heat index reaching 106. And on Friday, July 25, the high will drop to 94 with the chance of rain. In Columbus, the temperatures today, July 23, will reach 91 degrees. The high on Thursday, July 24, will be near 94 degrees, with the heat index reaching 100. On Friday, July 25, the high temperature drops to 92, with the chance of showers or storms. What is the heat index? The heat index is the measure of how hot it feels when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity, according to the NWS. It shows how comfortable it is to be outside since the body feels hotter in humid conditions. The more humid it is, the less sweat evaporates from people outdoors because the air already has so much moisture in it. That impacts the body's ability to cool itself, making it feel hotter. Know the symptoms of heatstroke, heat exhaustion and how they're different Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition characterized by several symptoms: A body temperature of 103 degrees or higher Red, hot, and dry or damp skin Rapid, strong pulse Headache Dizziness Nausea Confusion Unconsciousness People experiencing heatstroke need immediate medical assistance – call 911. Before help arrives, begin cooling the exhausted individual by any means possible, such as spraying them with a garden hose or using cool cloths. Move the person to a cooler place. Heat exhaustion is characterized by several symptoms: Heavy sweating Cold, pale, and clammy skin Fast, weak pulse Muscle cramps Tiredness or weakness Dizziness Headache Nausea or vomiting Move the exhausted person to a cool place, loosen their clothing, and have them sip water. If possible, put cool, wet cloths on the person or have them take a cool bath. If the individual begins throwing up, or if symptoms get worse or last for over an hour, then call 911. Pets in the heat: How to keep your dogs and cats safe and cool during the heat wave How to prepare for a heat wave and power outage If a heat wave is coming, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, American Red Cross and others have some advice on how to prepare for the hot weather and potential outages: Keep the heat out: If you are without air conditioning or lose power, you should try to keep the heat out of your house by closing the curtains or installing reflectors, such as cardboard covered in aluminum foil, to reflect the heat back outside, according to a national public service campaign to help Americans prepare for emergencies and disasters. FEMA also recommends moving to the basement or the lowest floor of the building since heat rises. Let some air in: If it's under 95 degrees, FEMA recommends opening a window and placing a fan near it to help with evaporative cooling. But keep the windows shut if the air temperature is about 95 or above. UNICEF recommends opening the windows at night to let in cool air. Stay hydrated: Drinking plenty of water helps prevent heat illnesses, according to the Red Cross, which says the average person needs about three-quarters of a gallon daily. Avoid sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks. If you sweat a lot, add snacks or a sports drink to replace the salt you're losing. Gather emergency supplies: The Red Cross recommends having a two-week supply of food, water and medication on hand in case stores are closed during an outage. The organization advises having one gallon of water per person, per day, available in the event of an emergency. Be prepared to leave: FEMA recommends spending the hottest part of the day in a public building with air conditioning, such as a library, shopping mall or designated cooling center in your community, if your power is out. The Red Cross recommends having a go-kit — three days of supplies, including backup batteries and chargers for your devices — that you can carry with you in case you can't return home for a while. Protect these medications from summer heat If you have been prescribed medications, the heat can affect them if they are not stored properly (such as by leaving them in a hot car). And, some medications can make you more sensitive to the sun and heat, according to the Drug and Poison Information Center. Medicines affected by extreme heat include: Insulin Asthma inhalers Thyroid medications Epinephrine Medications that can increase the chance of a sunburn include: Acne medications Antibiotics Antihistamines Blood pressure medications Antipsychotics Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Oral contraceptives Sulfonylureas (used to treat type 2 diabetes) This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Heat advisory in Ohio: Weather forecast, tips to stay cool, safe Solve the daily Crossword
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a day ago
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Franklin, Licking, other central Ohio counties placed under heat advisory; storms expected
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a heat advisory for all of central Ohio as temperatures are expected to soar throughout the region and parts of the state. The advisory went into effect at 11 a.m. July 28, and is set to expire at 8 p.m. on July 29, according to the weather service. The advisory applies to Franklin, Licking, Pickaway, Fairfield, Madison, Delaware, and Union counties. According to the weather service, the heat index value is expected to top 100 degrees in some parts of the state. In response to the hear advisory, the Central Ohio Transit Authority announced that all transit fares would be waived on July 29. The no-fare policy will be in effect for the entire day and applies for all transit services, the transit service said. "COTA offers this community service to encourage individuals who need to reduce exposure to extremetemperatures to have a safe and reliable means of transportation to access facilities that provide relief,including warming and cooling centers, libraries, recreation centers, and other places of shelter," COTA said in a news release. The weather service warned that the hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses and encouraged people to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, and check on relatives and neighbors. Fairfield County braces for more flooding Meanwhile, Fairfield County is still surveying damage after weekend storms that barreled through central Ohio flooded several homes and washed away sections of roads. The storms prompted rescues at area apartment complexes and the evacuation of a dog boarding facility, The Dispatch previously reported. Fairfield County EMA Director John Kochis spent the morning of July 28 with teams surveying the damage from the floods. He said they are working to assess damage and plan to seek a disaster declaration from the state. Kochis said July 28 that officials in Fairfield County are on guard for more flooding. They are speaking to the National Weather Service on a sometimes hourly basis, he added. The NWS also sent teams to Lancaster, Kochis said. The weather service said that more storms across central Ohio are possible. Columbus forecast, severe weather outlook for week of July 28, 2025 Monday Night: There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. It will be mostly cloudy with a low around 74. There will be a light and variable wind. Less than 1/10th of an inch of rain is expected, except more could fall if there are storms. Tuesday: It will be mostly sunny with a high near 94. There will be heat index values as high as 102. There will be a light north wind. Tuesday Night: It will be partly cloudy with a low around 75. There will be a light and variable wind. Wednesday: There is a slight chance of showers, then there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. IT will be mostly sunny with a high near 92. There will be a calm wind that will start moving northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 50%. Less than a tenth of an inch of rainfall is expected, except more could fall if there are storms. Wednesday Night: There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms. It will be mostly cloudy with a low around 69. The chance of precipitation is 40%. Between a tenth and 1/4 of an inch of rain is expected, except more could fall if there are storms. Thursday: There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms. It will be mostly cloudy with a high near 81. The chance of precipitation is 50%. Thursday Night: It will be partly cloudy with a low around 63. Friday: It will be sunny with a high near 81. Friday Night: It will be mostly clear with a low around 60. Saturday: It will be sunny with a high near 82. Saturday Night: It will be mostly clear with a low around 61. Sunday: It will be mostly sunny with a high near 82. This story was updated with additional information. Dispatch reporters Bailey Gallion and Nathan Hart contributed to this story. Reporter Shahid Meighan can be reached at smeighan@ at ShahidMeighan on X, and at on Bluesky. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Heat advisory issued for central Ohio counties, more storms expected Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
a day ago
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Dangerous heat lingers around North Texas as work week begins
Monday is going to be a dangerously hot day. A heat advisory is in effect starting at 12 p.m. today and continuing through 7 p.m. tomorrow due to a heat index value reaching up to 107 degrees. Today will be sunny with winds from the south around 5 to 10 mph and a high in the upper 90s. The heat combined with the moisture in the atmosphere will cause the "feels-like" temperatures to be in the triple digits. When your body gets hot, you sweat, which evaporates and cools you off. However, when there is a lot of moisture in the atmosphere, it inhibits the evaporation process, so your body can't cool as quickly. That's what makes days like today dangerous. So far, the majority of July has been below average temperature-wise. In fact, it has been 339 days since Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport recorded a 100-degree or higher day. This streak has been long – there have only been four times in the last 30 years that North Texas has waited this long to see a triple-digit day. This trend ends soon – highs are forecasted to reach the triple digits Tuesday through Thursday. A break from the intense heat will be expected by next weekend due to a cold front. The front will move through the area Friday, dropping temperatures a few degrees and bringing rain chances for the weekend.
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2 days ago
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NWS: Indianapolis temperatures could feel as high as 107 degrees as week begins
A heat advisory is in effect for Indianapolis until 8 p.m. on July 29. Heat indices will spike as high as 107 degrees on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Overnight temperatures will provide little relief from the sweltering daytime heat, dipping only into the mid-70s. "That's even almost just as dangerous as the hot temperatures, especially for those vulnerable populations without adequate AC," said National Weather Service meteorologist Cody Moore. Moore suggested limiting time outside, wearing light-colored clothing and using a cooling center during the day if needed. "This is above average for this time of year, but we expect this. It's July, this is not anything out of the ordinary," Moore said. Humidity increases in part at this time of year because of the phenomenon of "corn sweat," he added. Isolated thunderstorms will provide some temporary relief amidst the sweltering weather on July 28 and July 29. But as the sun comes back out in the afternoons, the residual moisture from those storms will make the air feel very humid. A flood warning is in effect for Marion County until 11:15 a.m. on July 28. The heat wave should break on July 30, when a storm system will move into the area and knock temperatures down to more tolerable levels for at least a few days. On July 31, the high temperature will be a modest 78 degrees. Indianapolis weather forecast ☀️/⛈️ Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before noon. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 92 degrees. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. ⛈️ /☁️ Monday night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75 degrees. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. ☀️ Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95 degrees. Heat index values as high as 100 degrees. Calm wind. ☁️ Tuesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76 degrees. Light north wind. ⛈️ Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 90 degrees. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. ⛈️ /☁️ Wednesday night: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69 degrees. Northeast wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. ⛈️ /☁️ Thursday: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69 degrees. Northeast wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. ⛈️ /☁️ Thursday night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62 degrees. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. ☀️Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79 degrees. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. 🌙 Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60 degrees. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. ☀️ Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80 degrees. 🌙/☁️Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61 degrees. ☀️ Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82 degrees. Where are the Indianapolis cooling centers? A full list of centers with weekday and weekend hours can be found on the Indianapolis Parks and Recreation website. Broad Ripple Park Family Center,1426 Broad Ripple Ave., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Brookside Park Family Center, 3500 Brookside Parkway S. Drive, noon to 8 p.m. Christian Park Family Center, 4200 English Ave., noon to 8 p.m. Frederick Douglass Park Family Center, 1616 E. 25th St., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Garfield Park Burrello Family Center, 2345 Pagoda Drive 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Krannert Park Family Center, 605 S. High School Road, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Municipal Gardens Family Center, 1831 Lafayette Road, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pride Park Family Center, 1129 S. Vandeman St., 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rhodius Park Family Center, 1720 W. Wilkins St., 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Riverside Park Family Center, 2420 N. Riverside E. Drive, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Stanley Strader Park Family Center, 2850 Bethel Ave., 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Washington Park Family Center, 3130 E. 30th St., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Windsor Park Family Center, 6510 E. 25th St., 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Watkins Park Family Center, 2360 Dr. Martin L. King Jr. St., 11:310 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thatcher Park Family Center, 4649 W Vermont St., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. How to stay cool during extreme heat The city encourages Hoosiers to keep the following safety tips in mind over the next few days. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water. Check on relatives and neighbors, especially the elderly and those without access to air conditioning. Avoid strenuous outdoor activities. If possible, delay outdoor chores until the evening hours. When working outside, wear light, loose-fitting clothing. Take frequent breaks in the shade or an air-conditioned room. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. If you or someone you know experiences signs of heat stroke, call 911 and take immediate action to cool off the person until help arrives. Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle. Bring pets indoors and ensure they have plenty of water to drink. The city said pets are not to be outside unsupervised when the temperature is higher than 90 degrees or a heat advisory is in effect. Consider carrying an umbrella for immediate shade while outside. Dial 211 or 866-211-9966 to reach Indiana 211 for non-emergency resources. Check the National Weather Service for more heat safety information. Ryan Murphy is the communities reporter for IndyStar. She can be reached at rhmurphy@ This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: NWS issues heat advisory for Indianapolis area for Monday and Tuesday Solve the daily Crossword
