Cleveland, Ohio – Northeast Ohio residents should prepare for the first significant heat wave of the season, with dangerously high temperatures and heat index values approaching 100°F expected this weekend and into early next week. Heat-related illnesses pose an extreme risk for the entire population during this period.
According to the US National Weather Service Cleveland OH, daily high temperatures are forecasted to rise into the 90s, beginning Saturday, June 21, and continuing through June 24. Little relief is expected at night, making air conditioning necessary. Fans and open windows will not be enough to cool homes.
Cities like Cleveland, Akron, Toledo, and Youngstown will experience the brunt of this heat. Residents should drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned environments, wear light-weight clothing, and check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions. Avoid strenuous outdoor activities, particularly during the hottest parts of the day.
The National Weather Service urges everyone to take precautions seriously. Warnings remain in effect through Tuesday, June 24, and additional advisories may be issued as conditions evol
