...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values 105 to 110 expected Sunday and Monday afternoons. Heat index values from 103 to 110 degrees Tuesday afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
