Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 5:32AM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected during the afternoon
hours.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and south central
Kansas.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
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.
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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