Fillmore County, NE
Alerts
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In effect from Monday 07/27 12:33 AM CDT – Monday 07/27 10:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Hastings NE
What
Dangerously hot conditions for a third consecutive day, with afternoon and early evening heat index values reaching 105 to 115 degrees.
Where
Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska.
When
Until 10 PM CDT this evening.
Impacts
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Additional Details
This will be the final day of extreme heat, with more typical levels of summer heat returning Tuesday.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Phillips
- Smith
- Jewell
- Rooks
- Osborne
- Mitchell
- Valley
- Greeley
- Nance
- Sherman
- Howard
- Merrick
- Polk
- Dawson
- Buffalo
- Hall
- Hamilton
- York
- Gosper
- Phelps
- Kearney
- Adams
- Clay
- Fillmore
- Furnas
- Harlan
- Franklin
- Webster
- Nuckolls
- Thayer
Tips to Stay Safe
An Extreme Heat Warning means that extremely dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. You must take precautions to protect yourself and others from extreme heat.
- Stay inside in air conditioning if possible. If you don’t have air conditioning, go to a library, mall, or local cooling center.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and wear loose, light-colored clothing.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for a cooler day.
- If you must be outdoors, take longer and more frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning, and avoid the hottest parts of the day.
- Bring pets indoors if possible. If pets are left outside, make sure they have shade and plenty of cool water.
- Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Extreme Heat Warning TODAY
Created by the NWS Hastings WFO
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect today for expected heat index values of 105 to 115 degrees.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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