Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Tuesday 
...Hot and Humid Conditions Monday and Tuesday... .A summertime ridge of high pressure will build across the area through Tuesday. High temperatures in low to mid 90s are expected Monday across southeast Kansas and western Missouri with temperatures warming into the mid to upper 90s by Tuesday area- wide. Meanwhile, a very moist airmass over the region will result in heat indices of 105 to 110 degrees across southeast Kansas and western Missouri Monday afternoon and area-wide Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM Monday to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* TEMPERATURE...Heat index values will range from 105 to 110 degrees Monday afternoon and evening and again Tuesday afternoon and 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 ... BOURBON ... CRAWFORD ... DADE ... MCDONALD ... BARRY ... BARTON ... JASPER ... LAWRENCE ... VERNON ... CHEROKEE ... CEDAR ... ST. CLAIR
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
Cherokee County Emergency Management
110 W Maple St
Columbus, KS 66725
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 620-429-1857