* WHAT...Heat index values up to 97 expected.

* WHERE...Western and Central Hillsborough, Belknap, Merrimack, Strafford, Sullivan, Southern Grafton, Cheshire, Eastern Hillsborough, and Interior Rockingham Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It will remain warm tonight as overnight lows only dip into the mid 60s to lower 70s.

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.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. close