Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Goodland, KS
Issued by NWS Goodland, KS
887 WWUS73 KGLD 230734 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 234 AM CDT Sun Jun 23 2024 KSZ002>004-014>016-029-NEZ079>081-232100- /O.NEW.KGLD.HT.Y.0001.240624T1800Z-240625T0100Z/ Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Gove-Dundy- Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Grainfield, Colby, Norton, Oberlin, Hill City, Palisade, McCook, Stratton Ne, Hoxie, Atwood, Culbertson, Trenton, Quinter, Grinnell, and Benkelman 234 AM CDT Sun Jun 23 2024 /134 AM MDT Sun Jun 23 2024/ ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ TO 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ MONDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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. && $$ JN