regional weather discussion... around noon...regional radar data indicated widely scattered showers and a few storms across parts of central and eastern Kansas. The precipitation was moving east around 20 mph. A few of these showers may move across far northern Oklahoma near Medford and Newkirk. Otherwise very hot conditions can be expected this afternoon under mostly sunny skies. A few locations across northern Oklahoma will exceed 110 degrees as dry southwest winds blow at 15 to 25 mph. A few gusts near 40 mph will also be possible.
Forecast for Pottawatomie
Updated: 4:20 am CDT on July 10, 2009
Heat advisory in effect until 9 PM CDT Sunday...
Today
Sunny. Highs around 101. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
... Heat advisory remains in effect until 9 PM CDT Sunday...
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of water... stay in an air-conditioned room... stay out of the sun... and check up on relatives and neighbors.