Richards, MO Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and southwest and west central
Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

* 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.

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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