Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Friday
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Friday.
* TEMPERATURE...High temperatures will reach the mid to upper 90s Friday afternoon and evening, producing heat index values from 100 to near 110 degrees.
* IMPACTS...The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the potential for heat-related stress and illness.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BUENA VISTA ... CHEROKEE ... LYON ... O'BRIEN ... OSCEOLA ... PLYMOUTH ... SIOUX
Instructions:
A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. 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.
Address/Location
Sioux County Sheriff's Office
4363 Ironwood Ave., Ste 1
Orange City, IA 51250
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 712-737-3307
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SIOUX followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Heat Advisory