Heat Advisory for Pratt; Comanche; Barber
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What: For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Barber, Comanche, and Pratt Counties. When: For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this...
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. 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.
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* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Barber, Comanche, and Pratt Counties. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 12:16PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Dodge City KS. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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