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* WHAT...Heat index values up to 97 expected. * WHERE...Western and Central Hillsborough, Belknap, Merrimack, Strafford, Sullivan, Southern Grafton, Cheshire, Eastern Hillsborough, and Interior Rockingham Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It will remain warm tonight as overnight lows only dip into the mid 60s to lower 70s. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of

* WHAT...Peak heat index values of around 100 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning

At 129 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Curtis, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Moorefield around 135 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Maywood. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

The combination of temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s combined with high humidity will result in peak afternoon heat index values in the 95 to 105 degree range. If planning to be outdoors for extended periods, drink plenty of water, wear light clothing, and take frequent breaks.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the Coastal Plain and eastern portions of the Piedmont and Sandhills. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 99 expected. * WHERE...Franklin County, Hampshire County, Hampden County, Hartford CT, Tolland CT, and Windham CT. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning

High temperatures reaching the lower 90s this afternoon will combine with high humidity values to produce heat index readings peaking in the 100 to 105 range. This will be the 3rd consecutive day with heat index readings exceeding 100 degrees in many locations. With this being the first heat wave of the season be particularly alert to heat related illness potential and take the necessary action to protect yourself.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take plenty of breaks if working outside this afternoon. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as

At 214 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles east of Elkins, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Harman. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.