Full Notification

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102 expected Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.

* WHERE...Redwood Falls to Mankato, northeast to the Twin Cities metro and surrounding counties in western Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM CDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures Thursday morning are expected to remain above 70, which will limit the ability to cool down overnight between two hot afternoons Wednesday and Thursday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SHERBURNE ... ISANTI ... CHISAGO ... MEEKER ... WRIGHT ... HENNEPIN ... ANOKA ... RAMSEY ... WASHINGTON ... RENVILLE ... MCLEOD ... SIBLEY ... CARVER ... SCOTT ... DAKOTA ... REDWOOD ... BROWN ... NICOLLET ... LE SUEUR ... BLUE EARTH ... ST. CROIX ... PIERCE

Instructions:

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.