An extended period of hot and humid conditions is expected across central Illinois through this week. Daily high temperatures in the low to mid 90s with heat indices of 95 to 100 degrees starting this afternoon, with Monday afternoon being the hottest with heat indices reaching 100 to 105. This high heat and humidity may be hazardous for sensitive and vulnerable populations. If working outside this week, be sure to drink plenty of water, wear loose-fitting and light-colored clothing, and take frequent breaks in air-conditioned locations. Be sure to check on those most vulnerable to heat, including children and the elderly, provide shade and fresh water for outdoor pets and livestock, and check the backseat of your vehicle when transporting children.

An extended period of hot and humid conditions is expected across all of Central Indiana through next weekend. Daily high temperatures in the low to mid 90s with heat indices approaching 100 during the afternoon hours may be hazardous for sensitive and vulnerable populations.

The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have declared an Air Quality Action Day, IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EDT SUNDAY NIGHT. An Air Quality Action Day for Ozone has been issued. 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: * Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation. * 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: https://apps.idem.in.gov/smogwatch

The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have declared an Air Quality Action Day, IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EDT SUNDAY NIGHT. An Air Quality Action Day for Ozone has been issued. 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: * Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation. * 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: https://apps.idem.in.gov/smogwatch

An Air Quality Action Day has been forecasted for Northwest Indiana for elevated ozone levels and is in effect from 12 AM EDT Sunday to 12 AM EDT Monday. Ozone Levels are expected to be at unhealthy levels for sensitive groups. For additional information. please visit the IDEM SMOG Watch web site at www.SmogWatch.IN.gov or by clicking on Indiana on the EPA AIRNOW web site at www.airnow.gov.