Independence, MO Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central,
north central, and west central Missouri.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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.

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