Full Notification

* WHAT...Heat index values near 100 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota and central, southwest and west central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: MITCHELL ... HOWARD ... WINNESHIEK ... ALLAMAKEE ... FLOYD ... CHICKASAW ... FAYETTE ... CLAYTON ... WABASHA ... DODGE ... OLMSTED ... WINONA ... MOWER ... FILLMORE ... HOUSTON ... CLARK ... BUFFALO ... TREMPEALEAU ... JACKSON ... LA CROSSE ... MONROE ... JUNEAU ... ADAMS ... VERNON ... CRAWFORD ... RICHLAND ... GRANT

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.