* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with peak afternoon heat index
values of around 100 with a maximum up to around 105.
* WHERE…Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and
northwest Ohio.
* WHEN…Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly if they
persist for several days in a row.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Cumulative effects of long-duration heat will
likely cause significant impacts, especially since it is the first
heat wave of the season. Low temperatures in the 70s will provide
little relief, especially for vulnerable populations.