The Heat Is On: Triple Digit Heat Indexes Expected Across Southern Indiana This Week

Just when we thought it couldn't get in hotter, Mother Nature decided to turn up the heat, and the humidity!

Having spent almost all of my life in the Evansville area, I am no stranger to the Midwest heat and humidity, but as I have gotten older, I have become more aware of how dangerous high heat and humidity can be.

Looking Out for Each Other in Extreme Heat

That's why when I saw the warning today from the Evansville - Vanderburgh County Emergency Management Agency, I paid attention - and made a mental note to come back and share the info with you here, because after all, we've got to look out for one another.

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We Are In For Some Nasty Heat This Week

In the post to Facebook, the Evansville - Vanderburgh County Emergency Management Agency shared an infographic from the National Weather Service detailing what we can expect from the temperatures this week in Southern Indiana and it is going to be H O T !!

Triple Digit Heat Index This Week

The heat paired with the humidity is going to leave it feeling like an oven outside with the heat index rising well into the triple digits. They say we can expect it to feel like anywhere from 105 to 115 degrees.

Take Precautions to Prevent Heat Related Illness

The National Weather Service says the clouds and rain will give us a little bit of a break, but the heat is still expected to climb. This means if you must be outdoors, you should take an abundance of caution to ensure you don't end up with heat stroke or other heat related illness.

Learn how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from the heat with the helpful tips we've put together here. Then keep scrolling to learn how you can protect your pets too.

[Source: Evansville - Vanderburgh County Emergency Management Agency via Facebook]