By SALINA POST
UPDATE 7:15 a.m. Sunday: It's going to be another hot day across Kansas, and with that heat come heat advisories.
Another area county has now been included in a heat advisory for Sunday.
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a heat advisory in effect from 1-8 p.m. Sunday that includes Lincoln County.
Heat indices up to approximately 105 degrees are expected.
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.
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The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a heat advisory in effect from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
Heat index values as high as 100 to 108 degrees are expected during the afternoon and early evening hours on Sunday.
Winds will provide at least some relief from the heat, averaging 15 to 20 mph with higher gusts. This is a one-day heat event, as Monday will be several degrees cooler.
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.
