Full Notification

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions over multiple days. The highest heat index values will be Tuesday and Wednesday with heat index values up to 113 expected.

* WHERE...Yellow Medicine, Redwood, Brown, Nicollet, Watonwan, Blue Earth, Waseca, Martin, Faribault and Freeborn Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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...Multiple days of excessive heat may lower one's tolerance of it. Overnight temperatures will only drop to the lower to middle 70s, providing little relief from the effects of the heat during the nighttime periods. The extreme heat may also lead to buckling roads.

* AFFECTED AREAS: YELLOW MEDICINE ... REDWOOD ... BROWN ... NICOLLET ... WATONWAN ... BLUE EARTH ... WASECA ... MARTIN ... FARIBAULT ... FREEBORN

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.