A heat advisory has been issued for Monroe County.

Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
958 AM EDT Mon Jun 18 2018

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT TODAY...

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Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke-
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Johnson-Shelby-Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-
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Including the cities of Lafayette, Frankfort, Kokomo,
Crawfordsville, Anderson, Muncie, Indianapolis, Terre Haute,
Shelbyville, Bloomington, Columbus, Vincennes, Bedford,
and Seymour
958 AM EDT Mon Jun 18 2018

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* TEMPERATURE...Afternoon temperatures in the lower to middle
  90s, with maximum afternoon heat index values around 105
  degrees.

* IMPACTS...The heat will lead to hazardous conditions
  particularly for the elderly, those with preexisting health
  conditions, and pets. Heat exhaustion or heat stroke is
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.

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