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Extreme Heat Warning for Harper; Sumner; Cowley +6 more

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What is happening

What: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Where: Cowley, Harper, Sumner, Chautauqua, Elk, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, and Wilson Counties. When: Until 8 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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.

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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115. * WHERE...Cowley, Harper, Sumner, Chautauqua, Elk, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, and Wilson Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

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Official revisions

4 captured
  1. Update

    Extreme Heat Warning issued July 21 at 1:07PM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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  2. Update

    Extreme Heat Warning issued July 21 at 1:31AM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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  3. Update

    Extreme Heat Warning issued July 20 at 8:21PM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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  4. Alert

    Extreme Heat Warning issued July 20 at 12:18PM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wichita KS. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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