Sherman County, KS
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 07/26 10:39 AM MDT – Monday 07/27 9:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Goodland KS
What
Air temperatures and heat index values up to 110 expected.
Where
Portions of northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska.
When
Until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Monday.
Impacts
High risk of heat related illnesses. Multiple days of triple digit heat will also place considerable stress on livestock and outdoor pets.
Additional Details
With low temperatures in the 70's, there will be minimal relief or recovery from the heat during the overnight and early morning hours.
What to Do
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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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.
Areas Impacted
- Cheyenne
- Rawlins
- Decatur
- Norton
- Sherman
- Thomas
- Sheridan
- Graham
- Wallace
- Logan
- Gove
- Greeley
- Wichita
- Dundy
- Hitchcock
- Red Willow
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Heat Advisory (Today and Monday)
Created by the NWS Goodland WFO
A Heat Advisory is in effect for the entire Tri-State Area today (Sunday July 26). A Heat advisory is in effect for northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska on Monday July 27. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. If you must be outside for an extended period, drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks in the shade or in an air-conditioned room. Check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting and fainting.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
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