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Nemaha County KS Sheriff Office
Monday June 24th, 2024 :: 02:28 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Tuesday

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected today, then heat index values up to 108 for Tuesday. Additionally, low temperatures in the mid to upper 70s Tuesday morning will provide little relief during the overnight hours.

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.

* AFFECTED AREAS: REPUBLIC ... WASHINGTON ... MARSHALL ... NEMAHA ... BROWN ... CLOUD ... CLAY ... RILEY ... POTTAWATOMIE ... JACKSON ... JEFFERSON ... OTTAWA ... DICKINSON ... GEARY ... MORRIS ... WABAUNSEE ... SHAWNEE ... DOUGLAS ... LYON ... OSAGE ... FRANKLIN ... COFFEY ... ANDERSON

Instructions:

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Address/Location
Nemaha County KS Sheriff Office
212 North 6th Street
Seneca, KS 66538

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 785-336-2311

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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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