Winfield, Kansas

... Heat advisory in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening...

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a heat
advisory... which is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening.

High temperatures this afternoon will likely range from the upper
90s to near 100 degrees over portions of southeast Kansas... to
the low to mid 100s over portions of south- central Kansas. This
heat will combine with high dewpoints across the area and
especially high dewpoints behind the surface frontal boundary
across south central Kansas to create dangerous heat indices at
or exceeding 105 degrees for a time this afternoon and
evening... especially across south central and southeastern Kansas.
Heat indices for most locations across central Kansas will likely
remain lower... in the 100 to 104 degree range..

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will create conditions where heat illnesses are possible. Drink
plenty of fluids and stay in an air-conditioned room if possible.
Stay out of the sun... and check up on relatives and neighbors.