Brad Gilbert, Wood County EMA director, has issued the following advisory:
Information just in from the National Weather Service shows a heat advisory will be in place for Wood County from noon until 10 p.m. on Saturday. The heat index (air temperature + humidity) will be 100-104 degrees on Saturday. Portions of Northwest Ohio, including Wood County, could have heat index values higher than 105 degrees which would trigger an Excessive Heat Warning on Saturday. People should limit outside activities or at least be very cautious with extra breaks and plenty of water. People are asked to check on family, friends and neighbors who may be vulnerable to these excessive heat conditions. Intense heat and humidity will continue on Sunday; however, the core of the most intense heat will shift toward Northeast Ohio on Sunday. Thunderstorms are possible late Sunday and into Monday as a very weak cold front passes. Widespread severe weather is not expected at this time, but the chance of an isolated stronger storm with this heat cannot be ruled out.
The Wood County Senior Center on Main Street in Bowling Green will have extended hours today and on Saturday for a cooling center if needed.
