The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Summit County, as the heat index is expected to reach 108 degrees today.

The advisory is in effect from noon until 9 p.m. tonight.

If you plan to be outside, here's some tips to keep in mind:

• Drink plenty of water. Try to limit how much alcohol you drink.
• Stay out of the sun and in air-conditioning when possible.
• Be vigilant and check on the young and the elderly, who are more susceptibly to heat illnesses.
• Here's even more tips from the Stow Fire Department on how to avoid heat-related illness. 

Get the complete detailed forecast here.