Heat advisories continue for much of Kansas, including all of the counties in our area.
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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.
A heat advisory continues until 9 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area, according to the National Weather Service in Wichita.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
Marion County
McPherson County
Saline County
Heat index values of 104 to 107 are expected.
A heat advisory from the National Weather Service in Topeka remains in effect until 9 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.
Clay County
Cloud County
Dickinson County
Ottawa County
Republic County
Heat index values up to 110 are forecast.
A heat advisory continues until 9 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area, according to the National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
Heat index values of 100 to 110 degrees are forecast for each afternoon.
If you have to be outside for an extended period of time, watch for these signs of heat illness:
