Full Notification

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service In Wichita has issued a Heat Advisory...which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

* Heat Index Values...up to 108 due to temperatures around 100...and relative humidity in the 35 to 45 percent range.

* Timing...heat indices will peak during the afternoon hours.

* Impacts...Outdoor workers are at risk for heat exhaustion or heat stroke this afternoon. Children and pets are also at risk if left in unattended cars.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ALLEN ... BUTLER ... CHASE ... CHAUTAUQUA ... COWLEY ... ELK ... GREENWOOD ... HARVEY ... LABETTE ... MARION ... MCPHERSON ... MONTGOMERY ... NEOSHO ... SALINE ... SEDGWICK ... SUMNER ... WILSON ... WOODSON

Instructions:

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. Temperatures within vehicles can become lethal in a few minutes. Never leave children or pets in vehicles. Remember to beat the heat, check the backseat.