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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
216 PM CDT Thu Jun 27 2024

KSZ021-022-034>038-054-055-058-281000-
/O.NEW.KTOP.HT.Y.0003.240628T1800Z-240629T0000Z/
Clay-Riley-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Lyon-Osage-
Coffey-
Including the cities of Osage City, Alta Vista, Lyndon, Abilene,
Eskridge, Junction City, McFarland, Harveyville, Carbondale,
Paxico, Manhattan, Alma, Maple Hill, Clay Center, Emporia,
Council Grove, Burlingame, Minneapolis, Overbrook, Burlington,
Herington, Bennington, and Lebo
216 PM CDT Thu Jun 27 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...Dickinson, Coffey, Geary, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Wabaunsee,
  Clay, Ottawa, and Riley Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

&&

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