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Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect...

EFFECTIVE THIS MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FROM 220 PM UNTIL 1000 PM EDT.

* PRIMARY THREATS INCLUDE...
SCATTERED DAMAGING WINDS LIKELY WITH ISOLATED
SIGNIFICANT GUSTS TO 75 MPH POSSIBLE
SCATTERED LARGE HAIL EVENTS TO 1.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER
POSSIBLE
A TORNADO OR TWO POSSIBLE

SUMMARY...A VERY MOIST AND EXTREMELY UNSTABLE AIR MASS EXISTS ACROSS THE REGION, WHICH WILL SUPPORT THE POTENTIAL FOR INTENSE STORM DEVELOPMENT. STORMS WILL LIKELY CONTINUE TO DEVELOP INITIALLY THIS AFTERNOON ACROSS EASTERN ILLINOIS INTO CENTRAL/NORTHERN INDIANA, BUT EVENTUALLY ALSO ACROSS SOUTHEAST INDIANA AND WEST/SOUTHWEST OHIO AND POSSIBLY NORTHERN KENTUCKY. DAMAGING WINDS AND HAIL ARE THE PRIMARY HAZARDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE
WARNINGS. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAN AND OCCASIONALLY DO PRODUCE TORNADOES.

Heat Advisory

Start Tuesday, June 14, 11:00 AM EDT

End Wednesday, June 15, 9:00 PM EDT

Source: U.S. National Weather Service

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 9 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.

* WHERE...Madison, Delaware, Randolph, Hancock, Henry, Rush and Decatur Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 9 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.