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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
249 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-151600-
/O.CON.KICT.HT.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240716T0100Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-
Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-
Labette-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Augusta, Humboldt, Cedar Vale,
Anthony, Park City, Grenola, Iola, Kingman, Sedan, Lyons, El
Dorado, Wichita, Coffeyville, Arkansas City, Haysville, Eureka,
Madison, Winfield, Hutchinson, Salina, Sterling, Russell,
McPherson, Chanute, Great Bend, Parsons, Ellsworth, Bel Aire,
Peabody, Valley Center, Harper, Fredonia, Howard, Independence,
Moline, Strong City, Newton, Marion, Derby, Yates Center,
Lincoln, Wilson, Andover, Longton, Neodesha, Cottonwood Falls,
Rose Hill, Sylvan Grove, Attica, and Wellington
249 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.

* WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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Metzger