Extreme heat in Akron prompt Tuesday school closings, advisories and storm potential

The heat is on.

And so is the AC if you are lucky enough to have some.

With a projected high on Tuesday of 95 degrees, the National Weather Service says when you factor in the humidity it will feel more like 100 degrees in Greater Akron.

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The National Weather Service says residents should take extra precautions to ensure they are not exposed to the heat too much particularly if they are going to be outdoors and drink plenty of fluids.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for a number of Ohio counties particularly west of Interstate 71 including Lorain and Ashland counties for Tuesday.

What Akron-area schools are closed because of the heat?

The heat has prompted some northern Ohio schools to close for the day including Holy Family in Stow, Stow High School, the Summit Academy Secondary School in Akron and Saint Patrick Elementary in Kent.

In all nearly 30 schools in northern Ohio are closed or plan to send kids home early for the day with the bulk being in Cuyahoga County.

There is also an air quality alert in effect for all of northern Ohio as soaring temperatures are creating dangerous pollution conditions.

Residents are encouraged to curb unnecessary trips by car, fuel after sunset and delay mowing lawns.

When will it rain in Akron?

Some relief, albeit minor, is coming in the form of rain and storms.

The weather service warns the passage of a cold front late Tuesday will cool things off slightly but may bring severe storms.

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Thunderstorms are expected to develop across northern Ohio after midnight.

Some of the storms early Wednesday morning into the afternoon could be severe with wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour possible.

The highs on Wednesday are expected to be in the lower 90s.

Greater Akron could set a new record high on Tuesday breaking the old record that dates back to the 1940s.

The average daily high for this time of year is in the lower 80s.

What's the weather forecast?

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 100. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tuesday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 96. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Friday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday night: A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

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This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Extreme heat in Akron prompt Tuesday school closings, advisories and storm potential