Extreme heat warning issued for Lincoln, Lancaster County starting Sunday
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The National Weather Service on Saturday issued an extreme heat warning for Lincoln and Lancaster County.
The warning is set from noon Sunday until 8 p.m. Monday. Dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values up to 115 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department urges residents to stay safe in extreme heat.
During the extreme heat warning, the following cooling centers are offering extended hours and will be open until 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday.
- Anderson Branch Library, 3635 Touzalin Ave., 402-441-8540
- Bennett Martin Library, 136 S. 14th St., 402-441-8500
- F Street Community Center, 1225 F St., 402-441-7951
- Victory Park Senior Center, 600 S. 70th St., 402-441-7070
During regular business hours, all Lincoln City Libraries and Lincoln Parks and Recreation Centers are available as cooling centers.
Aging Partners Senior Centers are also available. Go to lincoln.ne.gov/AgingPartners for days/hours or call 402-441-7070.
Heat exhaustion can develop following exposure to high temperatures.
Symptoms include heavy sweating, rapid heartbeat, cold, pale clammy skin, nausea, dizziness, weakness, and fatigue.
Heat stroke, the most serious heat-related illness, is a medical emergency characterized by a body temperature of above 103⁰ F or greater.
Symptoms include hot, red skin, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, confusion, passing out.
Anyone suffering from these conditions should be moved into the shade or air conditioning. If heatstroke or serious heat exhaustion is suspected, get emergency medical assistance.
Local extreme heat resources
- Extreme Heat website – lincoln.ne.gov/heat. Website can be translated into several languages by selecting the language of your choice in the upper right corner of the page.
- Stay Safe in Extreme Heat Information Sheet in multiple languages
- Local Cooling Centers
- National Weather Service – Omaha/Valley Office – weather.gov/oax
