Weather Alerts for Harvey County KS

Issued by the National Weather Service

Extreme Heat Warning  EXTREME HEAT WARNING   Extreme Heat Warning
HARVEY COUNTY KS

Areas Affected:
Russell - Lincoln - Barton - Ellsworth - Saline - Rice - McPherson - Marion - Chase - Reno - Harvey - Butler - Greenwood - Woodson - Allen - Kingman - Sedgwick - Harper - Sumner - Cowley - Elk - Wilson - Neosho - Chautauqua - Montgomery - Labette
Effective: Sat, 7/19 2:20pm Updated: Sat, 7/19 10:10pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 7/20 7:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106.

* WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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.