* WHAT. A prolonged period of hot conditions with heat index values around 100 degrees. * WHERE. Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. The combination of excessive heat due to temperatures in the 90s and high humidity will increase the threat of heat illnesses.

* WHAT. A prolonged period of hot conditions with heat index values around 100 degrees. * WHERE. Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. The combination of temperatures in the 90s and high humidity will increase the threat of heat illnesses.

* WHAT. Peak heat index values of around 100 degrees expected, especially on Saturday afternoon. Values will be a bit cooler but still in the 90s today. * WHERE. Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The prolonged nature of the heat may increase heat stress with time.

* WHAT. Heat index values ranging from 100 to 105 degrees during the day. * WHERE. Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission has issued an Air Quality Alert for Central Ohio, until 10 PM EDT this evening. Levels of ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. On Alert days, help reduce ozone by taking the following actions: * Carpool, if possible, bike, walk or take the bus instead of driving alone. * Refuel your vehicle after 8 pm. * Do not idle your vehicle, exhaust contributes to air pollution. * Mow your lawn in the evening hours and avoid the use of gas-powered lawn equipment. For additional information, please visit the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's website at morpc.org/airquality

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission has issued an Air Quality Alert for Central Ohio, until 10 PM EDT this evening. Levels of ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. On Alert days, help reduce ozone by taking the following actions: * Carpool, if possible, bike, walk or take the bus instead of driving alone. * Refuel your vehicle after 8 pm. * Do not idle your vehicle, exhaust contributes to air pollution. * Mow your lawn in the evening hours and avoid the use of gas-powered lawn equipment. For additional information, please visit the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's website at morpc.org/airquality

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission has issued an Air Quality Alert for Central Ohio, until 10 PM EDT this evening. Levels of ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. On Alert days, help reduce ozone by taking the following actions: * Carpool, if possible, bike, walk or take the bus instead of driving alone. * Refuel your vehicle after 8 pm. * Do not idle your vehicle, exhaust contributes to air pollution. * Mow your lawn in the evening hours and avoid the use of gas-powered lawn equipment. For additional information, please visit the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's website at morpc.org/airquality