Blackford County Court News (2024)

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79°

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• Humidity: 61%
• Feels Like: 82°
• Heat Index: 82°
• Wind: 7 mph
• Wind Chill: 79°

• UV Index: 0 Low
• Sunrise: 06:10:32 AM
• Sunset: 09:14:18 PM
• Dew Point: 65°
• Visibility: 10 mi

Weather Alert

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNINGTHROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index valuesaround 100 degrees.* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan andnorthwest Ohio.* WHEN...From Monday morning through Friday evening.* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increasethe potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for thoseworking or participating in outdoor activities. A lack ofcooling overnight will increase impacts on the body as well forthose lacking sufficient means of cooling.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat indices into the mid to upper 90s arepossible next weekend beyond the time of the watch. Theprolonged nature of the event may magnify impacts as we moveinto the latter portions of the week. In addition, widelyscattered showers and storms Monday and Tuesday could limit theheat impacts in some areas.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on thissituation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relativesand neighbors.Young children and pets should never be left unattended invehicles under any circ*mstances. This is especially true duringwarm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethaltemperatures in a matter of minutes.&&