The National Weather Service has issued an "Air Quality Alert" for the following Counties in Northeast Ohio:

Ashtabula
Cuyahoga
Geauga
Lake
Lorain
Medina
Portage
Summit

The advisory is in effect until 11:59 PM EDT Monday July 15th.

From the NWS: "Air quality levels will be unhealthy for sensitive groups during this period. If you are in the sensitive groups category of children, the elderly and those with breathing difficulties, please monitor your outdoor activity and check air quality readings at airnow.gov. Additionally, sign-up at enviroflash.info for text alerts regarding air quality."


(Courtesy of The National Weather Service/Weather.gov)

Summer has finally arrived and with it have been some very high temps that can cause some serious health issues that put us, and those we love, at risk for heat related illness or death.

Officials for the City of Cleveland have released some Tips to help you and those you care about to stay safe during Summers' extreme temps and the folks at Fox 8 Cleveland have the list and some other helpful links for you HERE.

Please remember to check on older family members when temps are high and of course, NEVER leave children, loved ones or pets inside any vehicle unattended as it only takes minutes for temperatures to reach life threatening levels in a closed car on a hot day.

(Courtesy FOX 8 Cleveland  and the CDC)