UPDATE 6:45 a.m. Tuesday:
Heat advisories have been issued 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.
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a heat advisory in effect from 1 p.m. Tuesday to 9 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
Marion County
McPherson County
Saline County
Heat index values around 105 are expected.
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The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a heat advisory in effect from noon Tuesday to 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 108 are expected.
The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a heat advisory in effect from noon Tuesday to 9 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
The highest heat index values during the afternoon and early evening on both Tuesday and Wednesday are forecast to range from 100 to 108 degrees across the vast majority of the area.
If you have to be outside for an extended period of time, watch for these signs of heat illness:
