Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Cuyahoga County

Cuyahoga County is under an excessive heat warning today from the National Weather Service.

The warning lasts until 9 p.m. tonight. As of 10:45 a.m., the service is predicting that temperatures in Brecksville could reach 97 degrees, but that’s not the only factor. The warning notes that the high humidity could create heat indexes of 105 degrees to 115 degrees. 

That means it’s more than just the usual summer heat out there.  

Here are a few tips to keep in mind from the Ohio Department of Health’s website:

• Drink plenty of cool fluids, and avoid alcohol and caffeine. 
• If you must be outdoors, try to plan it for the hours when the sun isn’t as direct, like the evening. 
• Keep an eye on kids and teens who may not realize they’re overheated. 

More tips, as well as information on heat exhaustion and heat stroke, are available on the department’s website. 

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