Full Notification

* WHAT...Peak afternoon heat indices from 103 to 108.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Saturday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While maximum heat indices are expected to be similar each afternoon Saturday through Monday, lows will continue to increase this weekend, and this prolonged period of dangerous heat will begin to compound heat-related illness concerns.

* AFFECTED AREAS: REPUBLIC ... WASHINGTON ... MARSHALL ... NEMAHA ... BROWN ... CLOUD ... CLAY ... RILEY ... POTTAWATOMIE ... JACKSON ... JEFFERSON ... OTTAWA ... DICKINSON ... GEARY ... MORRIS ... WABAUNSEE ... SHAWNEE ... DOUGLAS ... LYON ... OSAGE ... FRANKLIN ... COFFEY ... ANDERSON

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to 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. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.