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Heat Advisory for Cloud; Clay; Riley +15 more

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Anderson, Clay, Cloud, Coffey, Dickinson, Douglas, Franklin, Geary and 10 more
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What is happening

What: Heat index values up to 105 degrees. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke. Where: Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. When: Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

What the bulletin says to do

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. 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.

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3 captured
  1. Update

    Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 2:57PM CDT until August 31 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

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  2. Update

    Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 1:42AM CDT until August 31 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

    Official revision
  3. Alert

    Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 11:47AM CDT until August 31 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

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

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