Lincoln, KS Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Lincoln County in central Kansas...

* Until 1145 PM CDT.

* At 649 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated slow thunderstorms
producing very heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lincoln, Barnard and Ash Grove.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two
feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't
drown.

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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED;
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108.

* WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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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