WHAT
For the Heat Advisory, heat index values of 90 to 95 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 101 possible.
WHERE
Northern Aitkin, Koochiching, North Cass, Itasca, Carlton, St. Louis, and Northern Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake area, the Fond du Lac Band and the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion, Nett Lake and, Deer Creek areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included.
WHEN
For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
IMPACTS
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
