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Extreme Heat Watch in Effect for Northern Ohio This Weekend
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A looming heatwave has prompted the National Weather Service to issue an extreme heat watch for a large portion of northern Ohio, effective Sunday through Tuesday. Residents are urged to take precautions as dangerously hot conditions, with heat index values potentially reaching 103 degrees, are anticipated across the region.
Heat Wave Sweeping Through Ohio
The Cleveland office of the National Weather Service issued an urgent message highlighting the impending “dangerously hot conditions” expected to impact the northern half of the state. The combination of high temperatures and humidity will create a significant risk of heat-related illnesses.
Did You Know? Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Forecasted Temperatures
north Central Ohio is bracing for a stretch of sweltering