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Osceola Police Department
Friday July 23rd, 2021 :: 08:33 a.m. CDT

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Osceola in Heat Advisory now to 8PM Saturday. Heat index over 100 degrees. Stay inside, bring pets inside, stay hydrated.

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 90s with heat index values
  up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Parts of southern and east central Iowa.

* WHEN...From Noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday.

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

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. 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.

Instructions:

Stay inside, bring in pets, check on neighbors and stay hydrated.

Address/Location
Osceola Police Department
220 Townline Rd
Osceola, IA 50213

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 641-342-2121

Chief Marty Duffus
Osceola Police Department
[email protected]
641-342-2121

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Excessive Heat Warning

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