It's going to be another hot day in August across Indiana. Central Indiana will be under another heat advisory.
Here's what to know.
These central Indiana counties are under a heat advisory today, Aug. 28, 2024: Bartholomew, Boone, Brown, Clay, Daviess, Decatur, Delaware, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Henry, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Knox, Lawrence, Madison, Marion, Martin, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Putnam, Randolph, Rush, Shelby and Sullivan.
The heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Heat index values up to 105 are expected in the areas included in the heat advisory. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses .
"There is some uncertainty on maximum temperatures and heat index values this afternoon due to the potential for thunderstorms," the advisory said. "Any area where thunderstorms occur this afternoon could see a quick relief from high heat."
These Indiana counties are included in a special weather statement: Dubois, Floyd, Hancock, Jefferson and Scott.
"A strong area of high pressure will continue to hold over the region this week, bringing a prolonged stretch of hot weather, likely the warmest so far this summer," the special weather statement reads.
According to NWS, High temperatures expected today and Thursday should be mostly in the mid and upper 90s, with a few spots possibly nearing 100 degrees.
"These temperatures combined with modest humidity levels will be enough to push peak heat index values into the upper 90s and low 100s each afternoon and early evening," the statement said.
These counties are included on a seven-day hazardous weather outlook : Bartholomew, Boone, Brown, Carroll, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, Decatur, Delaware, Fountain, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Henry, Howard, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Knox, Lawrence, Madison, Marion, Martin, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Randolph, Rush, Shelby, Sullivan, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Vermillion, Vigo and Warren.
According to NWS Indianapolis , thunderstorms are possible all of central Indiana this afternoon through this evening. A few strong storms are possible with damaging winds the main threat, along with cloud to ground lightning and locally heavy rainfall. Storms are possible and may continue through the weekend.
Heat index values this afternoon along and east of the I-69 corridor are expected to exceed 100. The effected areas are included in the heat advisory.
Visit weather.gov/ind/ for more info on your city's forecast and weather statements.
We will be experiencing dangerous, hot conditions this week. It is important to:
It is never safe to leave a child, disabled person or pet locked in a car. For more information about how cars can heat up quickly when left in the sun, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website in both English and Spanish .
NWS warns in its advisory that car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes in the expected conditions.
For more information on heat-related illnesses, visit the article below.
Heat safety guide: If it's hot outside, it's even hotter in your vehicle. Summer safety tips for extreme heat
If you need a place to cool off, Indiana 211 is your resource for updated hours and locations of cooling centers.
You can dial 2-1-1 to speak with a community navigator to get the information you need or visit in211.communityos.org .
Para residentes hispanohablantes en Indiana, IndyStar tiene una página web de recursos para el tiempo en Español. La página web es accesible aquí o visite weather.gov/ind/espanol a encontrar el pronóstico del tiempo diario, condiciones próximas e información adicional de seguridad de NWS.
Katie Wiseman is a trending news reporter at IndyStar. Contact her at klwiseman@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @itskatiewiseman .
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