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City of Plattsburg, MO/Plattsburg Police Department
Tuesday August 1st, 2023 :: 02:26 p.m. CDT

Community

Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Wednesday

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, northwest and west central Missouri.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: ATCHISON ... LEAVENWORTH ... WYANDOTTE ... JOHNSON ... BUCHANAN ... CLINTON ... PLATTE ... CLAY ... RAY ... JACKSON ... LAFAYETTE ... SALINE ... JOHNSON ... PETTIS ... COOPER

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.

Address/Location
City of Plattsburg, MO/Plattsburg Police Department
114 W Maple St
Plattsburg, MO 64477

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 816-539-2148

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible 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:
Heat Advisory

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