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Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 2:58PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101.* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeastand northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, andwest central Ohio.* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatillnesses.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out ofthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loosefitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morningor evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion andheat stroke.

National Weather Service

Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 5:40PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OHAt 540 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles south ofXenia, moving east at 30 mph.HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and frequent cloud-to-groundlightning.SOURCE...Radar indicated.IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow aroundunsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury ordeath.Locations impacted include...Wilmington, Sabina, Jamestown, Jeffersonville, New Jasper,Bowersville, Port William, Milledgeville, Octa, Paintersville,Melvin, Rosemoor, Bloomington, Middleton Corner, Lumberton, Oakland,Jasper Mills, Lees Creek, Reesville, and Kingman.This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 43 and 71.If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seekshelter under trees when lightning threatens.To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website atweather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you cando so safely.

National Weather Service