Extreme Heat Warning for Doniphan; Atchison; Nodaway +19 more
What: For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 100-110. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values 100-105 expected. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events....
Official alert brief
WHAT
For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 100-110. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values 100-105 expected.
WHERE
Portions of northeast Kansas and north central, northeast, and northwest Missouri.
WHEN
For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 8 PM CDT Saturday.
IMPACTS
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instructions
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. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.