Full Notification

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Wednesday 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 INFORMATION...Overnight lows around 75 degrees each night will minimize recovery, which could compound into heat related illnesses.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ATCHISON ... MIAMI ... LINN ... DONIPHAN ... LEAVENWORTH ... WYANDOTTE ... JOHNSON ... ATCHISON ... NODAWAY ... WORTH ... GENTRY ... HARRISON ... HOLT ... ANDREW ... DE KALB ... DAVIESS ... BUCHANAN ... CLINTON ... CALDWELL ... PLATTE ... CLAY ... RAY ... JACKSON ... LAFAYETTE ... CASS ... JOHNSON ... BATES ... HENRY

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.