Full Notification

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southwest and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet bulb globe temperatures of 85 to 87 suggest taking 20 minutes of rest for every 1 hour of activity in this heat.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MORRISON ... MILLE LACS ... KANABEC ... STEARNS ... BENTON ... SHERBURNE ... ISANTI ... CHISAGO ... LAC QUI PARLE ... CHIPPEWA ... KANDIYOHI ... MEEKER ... WRIGHT ... YELLOW MEDICINE ... RENVILLE ... MCLEOD ... SIBLEY ... REDWOOD ... BROWN ... NICOLLET ... LE SUEUR ... RICE ... WATONWAN ... BLUE EARTH ... POLK ... BARRON ... RUSK ... ST. CROIX ... DUNN ... CHIPPEWA ... EAU CLAIRE

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.