Heat Advisory until 09:00PM 
...Hot and Humid Conditions through this evening...
* TEMPERATURE...Heat index values will continue to range from 100 to 110 degrees through early this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot weather will increase the risk of heat related illness, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The very young, the elderly, and those without access to air conditioning will be especially vulnerable.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NEWTON ... MARIES ... OZARK ... LACLEDE ... HOWELL ... BOURBON ... CAMDEN ... HICKORY ... JASPER ... DENT ... VERNON ... CHRISTIAN ... PHELPS ... MILLER ... WEBSTER ... DADE ... BENTON ... STONE ... CEDAR ... TEXAS ... DALLAS ... SHANNON ... OREGON ... MCDONALD ... DOUGLAS ... LAWRENCE ... ST. CLAIR ... CRAWFORD ... TANEY ... PULASKI ... BARRY ... WRIGHT ... BARTON ... POLK ... CHEROKEE ... MORGAN ... GREENE
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.
Address/Location
Cherokee County Emergency Management
110 W Maple St
Columbus, KS 66725
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 620-429-1857