Heat Advisory for Cheyenne; Rawlins; Decatur +7 more
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What: Heat index values around 103 to 107 degrees late this afternoon. Overnight temperature recovery into the upper 60s to low 70s will also lead to increased heat stress. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Where: In Kansas, Cheyenne KS, Decatur, Graham, Norton,...
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If you must be outdoors, wear light weight and loose fitting clothing, drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks in the shade or an air conditioned building. Check up on relatives and neighbors. Never leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, and fainting.
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* WHAT...Heat index values around 103 to 107 degrees late this afternoon. Overnight temperature recovery into the upper 60s to low 70s will also lead to increased heat stress. * WHERE...In Kansas, Cheyenne KS, Decatur, Graham, Norton, Rawlins, Sheridan, and Thomas Counties. In Nebraska, Dundy, Hitchcock, and Red Willow Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
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Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 5:08PM CDT until July 21 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
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Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 8:34AM CDT until July 21 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Goodland KS. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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