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Heat Advisory for Traverse; Big Stone; McPherson +8 more

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Big Stone, Traverse, Brown, Buffalo, Campbell, Clark, Corson, Day and 18 more
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What is happening

What: Heat index values up to 103. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Portions of west central Minnesota and north central and northeast South Dakota. When: Until 9 PM CDT this evening.

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 103. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and north central and northeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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Official revisions

5 captured
  1. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 29 at 12:42PM CDT until July 29 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

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  2. Alert

    Heat Advisory issued July 29 at 12:42PM CDT until July 29 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

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  3. Alert

    Heat Advisory issued July 29 at 10:01AM CDT until July 29 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

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  4. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 29 at 10:01AM CDT until July 29 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

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  5. Alert

    Heat Advisory issued July 29 at 12:56AM CDT until July 29 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

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

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