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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
859 PM CDT Fri Jul 30 2021

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-310300-
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Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, 
Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, 
Paxico, Topeka, and Lawrence
859 PM CDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Temperatures have cooled and will continue to cool overnight.
Lower temperatures are expected tomorrow, thus the excessive heat
warning has been allowed to expired.

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KSZ054>056-058-059-311200-
/O.CON.KTOP.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210801T0200Z/
Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, 
Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
859 PM CDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 103
  to 108. This will be the fifth consecutive day of excessive 
  heat for the area.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

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 lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

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