Heat Advisory for Trego; Ellis; Ness +11 more
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What: For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Strong south winds and low humidity will increase the risk of dehydration. Where: Portions of central, south central, southwest, and...
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 105. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Kansas. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Strong south winds and low humidity will increase the risk of dehydration.
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Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 2:14PM CDT until August 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
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Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 2:14PM CDT until August 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
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Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 12:34AM CDT until August 10 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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