Grinnell, KS Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Air temperatures and heat index values up to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...High risk of heat related illnesses. Multiple days of
triple digit heat will also place considerable stress on livestock
and outdoor pets.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With low temperatures in the 70's, there will
be minimal relief or recovery from the heat during the overnight
and early morning hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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

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

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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