Heat Alerts has been issued.

ALERT - Heat Advisory until 10:00pm Saturday for much of northern Ohio. The Excessive Heat Watch is no longer valid. An Excessive Heat Warning continues until 8pm Saturday for parts of Northwest Ohio.

With temperatures into the low to mid 90s today-Saturday and dewpoints into the 70s, this will allow for heat index to range from 100 to 105 degrees today and Saturday. Some areas may exceed heat index values of 105 degrees on Saturday.

NWS SAFETY MESSAGE: Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency...call 9 1 1.