Good evening! Hope everyone is enjoying the start of what will be a hot 4th of July holiday weekend. This afternoon we saw high temperatures across the lower Ohio Valley region reach 90 to the lower 90's, with dew points in the in the middle to upper 60's, adding to that uncomfortable feel to the air. No rain to speak of in area rain gauges, as skies were mainly sunny across the region.
Tonight we can all expect mainly clear skies, with overnight lows hanging out around 70 to lower 70's, with humid conditions.
For those 4th of July grill outs, it will be mostly sunny and HOT. We'll see some clouds bubble up by early to mid afternoon. Not gonna completely rule out an isolated shower or thunderstorm popping up somewhere in the region during the heat of the afternoon and early evening. Brief gusty winds, locally heavy rainfall and lightning potential hazards. Otherwise, most areas will remain dry. If any isolated activity does pop, I would not cancel any outdoor plans.
It will be a hot one out there. High temperatures across the region in the lower to middle 90's. Be sure drink plenty of water. As always, NEVER leave children or pets locked inside a hot vehicle. If you encounter a child or pet left inside a locked vehicle, dial 911 immediately.
It will be on the humid side, with dew points around 70º to lower 70's.
Sunny, hot and humid on Sunday, with highs reaching the middle 90's. An isolated heat of the day pop up shower or thunderstorm can't be ruled out anywhere in the region.
Dew point temperatures in the lower to middle 70's for Sunday.
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has called for an Air Quality Action Day for high levels of Ozone in the air through this evening and again on Sunday, July 5th, for the following Southwest Indiana counties, Vanderburgh, Posey, Warrick, Spencer, Gibson, and Pike. This Air Quality alert remains in effect until midnight tonight, and will be active again for the calendar day on Sunday. An Ozone Alert is issued when a combination of high temperatures, light winds and other factors are expected to produce conditions where high levels of ozone emissions may exceed federally mandated standards. Here are some recommended actions that the public can take to reduce Ozone emissions: * Walk, bike, carpool, or use public transportation * Avoid using the drive-through and combine errands into one trip * Avoid refueling your vehicle or using gasoline-powered lawn equipment until after 7 pm * Turn off your engine when idling for more than 30 seconds * Conserve energy by turning off lights or setting the air conditioner to 75 degrees or above. Anyone sensitive to changes in air quality may be affected when Ozone levels are high. Children, the elderly, and anyone with heart or lung conditions should reduce or avoid exertion and heavy work outdoors.
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