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Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have declared an Air Quality Action Day, in effect for Thursday, July 16th. An Air Quality Action Day for Ozone and PM 2.5 has been issued. Fine particulate matter due to wildfire smoke is expected to be in the Unhealthy range and ozone levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma should limit prolonged outdoor exposure. Here are some recommended actions that the public can take: * Carpool or use public transportation. * Staying indoors whenever possible. * Monitor indoor air quality by keeping air circulating and checking on indoor filtration systems. * Avoid using the drive-through and combine errands into one trip. * Avoid refueling your vehicle or using gasoline-powered lawn equipment until after 7pm. * 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. For additional information, please visit the IDEM Smog page at: http://www.in.gov/idem/airmonitoring/smogwatch/

National Weather Service

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:06PM EDT until July 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana * WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values between 100 and 104. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 100 degrees expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Indiana. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

National Weather Service