Fortuna, ND Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/
THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 100 to
near 110 possible. High temperatures will range from around 94 to
102 today, 98 to 108 on Sunday, and 95 to 105 on Monday.

* WHERE...All of western and central North Dakota including the James
River Valley.

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon to 1 AM CDT
/midnight MDT/ Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures will only fall into the upper
60s and 70s tonight and Sunday night, providing little relief from
the heat.

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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