... Heat advisory now in effect until 7 am CDT Sunday...
The heat advisory is now in effect until 7 am CDT Sunday.
The ridge of high pressure that has persisted over the region
will result in continued hot weather for Independence day.
Afternoon high temperatures will reach the upper 90s to near
100 degrees at many locations today... resulting in maximum heat
index values from 104 to 107 degrees during the hottest part of
the day. Overnight low temperatures Saturday night are forecast
to be in the mid 70s... providing only limited relief during the
overnight period... thus contributing to the potential for heat
stress.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. To lessen the effects of the heat... drink plenty of
fluids... stay in an air conditioned environment as much as
possible... stay out of the sun... and never leave children or pets
in an unattended car.
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