The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch from 11:00 AM today through 8:00 PM tonight.
Counties in the watch area include Greene, Sullivan, Vigo, Clay and Owen. Although Daviess and Knox Counties are not in the watch area, residents of those counties should take precautions as well.
Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107 degrees are possible.
Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.




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