If it feels like summer arrived all at once, you\u2019re not imagining it.<\/p>\n
The Logan County Emergency Management Agency is encouraging residents to take extra precautions as the area\u2019s first stretch of hot and humid weather settles in Wednesday and Thursday.<\/p>\n
Temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s and lower 90s, but when humidity is factored in, it could feel more like 95 to 100 degrees at times.<\/p>\n
According to the National Weather Service, Wednesday will be partly sunny with a high near 88 degrees.<\/p>\n
There is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms late in the day, mainly after 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
Warm and muggy conditions will continue overnight, with a low around 72.<\/p>\n
Thursday looks much the same, with a high near 88 degrees and a 50 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms.<\/p>\n
Temperatures Thursday night will only fall to around 71 degrees, keeping the air feeling warm and humid.<\/p>\n
Officials say these are the first truly hot days of the season, and it can take time for our bodies to adjust.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s why they\u2019re encouraging people to slow down, stay hydrated, and avoid spending too much time in the heat during the hottest part of the day.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re working outside, mowing the lawn, attending ballgames, or spending time at the lake, make sure you\u2019re drinking plenty of water and taking breaks in the shade or air conditioning.<\/p>\n
Wearing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing can also help you stay cooler.<\/p>\n
Residents are encouraged to check on elderly family members, neighbors, and anyone who may not have access to air conditioning.<\/p>\n
A quick phone call or visit can make a big difference during periods of extreme heat.<\/p>\n
Pet owners should also take precautions.<\/p>\n
Make sure animals have plenty of fresh water and access to shade, and avoid long walks on hot pavement, which can burn paws.<\/p>\n
And as always, never leave children or pets inside a parked vehicle, even for a few minutes.<\/p>\n
Officials say it\u2019s important to watch for signs of heat-related illness, including dizziness, headaches, nausea, excessive sweating, or fatigue.<\/p>\n
Anyone experiencing severe symptoms should seek medical attention immediately.<\/p>\n
The hot and humid weather is expected to continue through at least Thursday, with occasional chances for showers and thunderstorms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If it feels like summer arrived all at once, you\u2019re not imagining it. The Logan County Emergency Management…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":697201,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[199186,3237,301969,192,5967,4362,9590,79,6213,2394],"class_list":["post-697200","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-environment","tag-arrives","tag-county","tag-ema","tag-environment","tag-heat","tag-logan","tag-major","tag-science","tag-wave","tag-year"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/697200","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=697200"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/697200\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/697201"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=697200"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=697200"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=697200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}