Severe Weather Alerts

* WHAT...Heat index values mainly as high as 100 to 110 degrees
during the afternoon and early evening hours.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central,
and south central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 10 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight low temperatures on Saturday night
and Sunday night will provide only limited relief from the heat,
dropping no lower than the low to mid 70s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 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.

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected.
For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat
index values up to 110 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 1 PM Saturday to 9 PM CDT
Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday evening through
Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat
stroke.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. Air temperatures
exceeding 105 are are also forecast.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas and southwest
Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ Saturday to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
Monday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events. Livestock may be stressed as well due to
multiple days of triple digit heat.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest day of this period is currently
forecast to be Sunday where air temperatures are forecast to exceed
105 degrees. For Saturday, there is some question about how high
heat indices may get as drier air may get pulled down from aloft.
This signal weakens some for Sunday, so Sunday may be the most
impactful day for heat related impacts. Minimal overnight recovery
is also forecast as temperatures may not fall below 70-75 degrees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to around 105 expected during the
afternoon hours Saturday through Monday.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, the Panhandle,
southwest, and west central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ Saturday to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and humidity may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 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.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

* WHAT...Heat index values mainly as high as 100 to 110 degrees
during the afternoon and early evening hours.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central,
and south central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 10 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight low temperatures on Saturday night
and Sunday night will provide only limited relief from the heat,
dropping no lower than the low to mid 70s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 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.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Iowa and east central, northeast,
and southeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 10 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 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.