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Heat Advisory for Russell; Lincoln; Barton +4 more

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Allen, Barton, Butler, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Ellsworth, Greenwood and 14 more
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What is happening

What: Heat index values up to 107. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, McPherson, Rice, Russell, and Saline Counties. When: Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

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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Bulletin details

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107. * WHERE...Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, McPherson, Rice, Russell, and Saline Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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  1. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 7:52PM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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  2. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 7:52PM CDT until July 26 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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  3. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 7:52PM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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  4. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 2:11PM CDT until July 26 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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  5. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 2:11PM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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  6. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 2:11PM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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  7. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 1:37PM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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  8. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 1:37PM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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  9. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 5:32AM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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  10. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 5:32AM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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  11. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 1:11AM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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  12. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 1:11AM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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  13. Alert

    Heat Advisory issued July 24 at 8:17PM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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  14. Alert

    Heat Advisory issued July 24 at 12:04PM CDT until July 28 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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