Extreme Heat Warning for Cherokee; Jasper; Newton +10 more
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What is happening
What: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 120. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Where: Portions of southeast Kansas and south central and southwest Missouri. When: Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
What the bulletin says to do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 120. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and south central and southwest Missouri. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 21 at 9:08AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Springfield MO. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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