Heat Advisory for Republic; Washington; Marshall +13 more
What: Afternoon heat index values peaking around 101 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:...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Afternoon heat index values peaking around 101 degrees.
WHERE
Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas.
WHEN
Until 8 PM CDT Saturday.
IMPACTS
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.
Instructions
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. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.