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It's Back: Heat Advisory Today

Temperatures will soar this afternoon in Fairlawn and Bath Township.

Is your air conditioner running?

If so, you'd better go catch it, because you'll really need it on Tuesday.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for much of northern Ohio. It starts at noon and runs through 9 p.m.

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A high of 98 degrees is forecast for Fairlawn and Bath, with the heat index, which factors temperature and humidity together to get what it really feels like outside, rising up near 102 degrees.

Fortunately, this extreme heat is only going to be here for Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday temperatures go back down into the 80s. And there's a 60 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms as well, for those with thirsty yards.

Find out what's happening in Fairlawn-Bathwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Children often won't notice they have signs of dehydration or heat exhaustion. Keep an eye on them, make sure they're wearing sunscreen if they're outside, and have them stop play regularly for drinks and cooling off in the shade or inside.

Some senior citizens people may be resistant to using air conditioning. Look in on elderly friends, neighbors and relatives, and make sure they're cool and hydrated. Offer to take them to an air-conditioned place such as the Fairlawn branch of the  for the afternoon.

Take care of your pets. If they're outside, make sure they can get to a shaded area and have plenty of water. Bring them indoors if you can. Watch for signs of dehydration. And don't leave them in the car while you're running your errands. The inside of a car can get dangerously hot in less than five minutes.


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