Weather Alerts for Sedgwick County KS

Issued by the National Weather Service

Extreme Heat Warning  EXTREME HEAT WARNING   Extreme Heat Warning
SEDGWICK 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: Mon, 7/27 3:18am Updated: Mon, 7/27 4:55am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Mon, 7/27 5:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 111. For the Heat Advisory, heat index
values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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.

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.

Heat Advisory  HEAT ADVISORY   Heat Advisory
SEDGWICK 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: Mon, 7/27 3:18am Updated: Mon, 7/27 4:55am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Mon, 7/27 5:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 111. For the Heat Advisory, heat index
values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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.

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.