Heat Advisory - Third Sunday, June 2018

from 11 a.m. June 17, 2018 until 8 p.m.

Niles, MI (Berrien County) - expected high 94*

DETAILS (National Weather Service Bulletin):
High temperatures will rise to near 95 this afternoon. * Peak heat indices are expected to be around 100 from early afternoon into early evening. IMPACTS... * The heat will lead to hazardous conditions particularly for the elderly and those with preexisting health conditions. * Keep in mind that heat indices are in areas with at least some shading. People in full sunshine could experience heat indices several degrees warmer. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and neighbors. Temperatures inside a vehicle can be significantly higher than outside, even with windows open. Make sure not to leave children or animals in the vehicle as they can be quickly overcome by the heat.