The summer weather isn’t quite done with Marion yet. The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning residents in Central Ohio of a heat wave scheduled to hit the area Wednesday.
The NWS warned of hazardous conditions through Monday, July 28.
“Heat indices may reach into the upper 90s to lower 100s on Thursday, particularly along and west of the I-77 corridor,” the warning read. “Heat indices may remain elevated in the mid-90s on Friday.”
Once the temperature hits 100, that’s when the NWS starts issuing heat advisories.
A heat dome expanding across much of the Midwest and South will envelop over 100 million Americans with temperatures at or above 100 degrees on an almost daily basis this week, forecasters say.
AccuWeather says almost 200 million people will experience the triple digit “RealFeel” temperatures on Friday, July 25, alone. The National Weather Service early Tuesday already had issued extreme heat warnings, watches and advisories across a swath of the nation, affecting more than 70 million Americans.
Seven day forecast for Marion
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89 degrees. Calm wind becoming south around five mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69 degrees. South wind three to five mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92 degrees. Southwest wind six to eight mph.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday: A chance of showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. High near 89 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a chance of showers after 2 a.m. Low pf around 71 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday: A chance of showers before 8 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night: A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90 degrees.
How to stay cool during a heat wave
The NWS has a few recommendations for how to stay safe during extreme heat events:
What are the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke?
Heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke, which can lead to death. Here are the signs the NWS says to look out for:
Heat exhaustion: dizziness, thirst, heavy sweating, nausea and weakness.
The NWS recommends if you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms during a heat event, move to a cooler area, loosen clothing, sip on water and seek medical attention if the symptoms don’t improve.
Heat stroke: confusion, dizziness, becomes unconscious
The NWS recommends if you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms during a heat event, call 911, move the person to a cooler area, loosen clothing or remove layers and cool them with water or ice. They do not recommend giving the person fluids.
This article originally appeared on Marion Star: Get ready for 100-degree RealFeel temperatures as week goes on; here are cooling down tips
Reporting by Abby Bammerlin, Marion Star / Marion Star
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