Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 12:15PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107.
* 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 Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
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Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
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Pending Ohio legislation to ban text messaging while driving isn't thrilling supporters or opponents. House Bill 415 - passed by the Ohio House on March 24 and under review by the Senate - would outlaw drivers from reading, writing or sending text messaging on a mobile communication device. However officials say the law has too many exceptions, ignores dozens of other actions that impair motorists and would be tough to enforce.

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