Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 11:42PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105.
* 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 Friday.
* 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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Thursday, August 9th, 2012
Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

Ryan Lochtefeld of Celina gives his brother's hog some water this morning at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. Local fair and health officials are taking extra precautions this year due to an outbreak of influenza across the state that is directly related to contact with swine.

Related online story:
Officials take swine flu precautions
Warning signs and extra hand sanitizers will greet fairgoers and exhibitors at this year's Mercer County Fair due to a statewide outbreak of influenza associated with swine. [More]
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