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Including the cities of Oskaloosa, Eskridge, Blue Rapids, Topeka,Wamego, Grantville, Linn, Nortonville, Belleville, Ottawa, Garnett, Washington, Emporia, Greenleaf, Clay Center, Osage City, Abilene, Harveyville, Seneca, Lawrence, Clifton, Herington, Junction City, McFarland, Sabetha, Marysville, Hiawatha, Bennington, Burlingame, Council Grove, Alta Vista, Burlington, Manhattan, Horton, Overbrook, Alma, Valley Falls, McLouth, Paxico, Maple Hill, Lyndon, Carbondale, Holton, Meriden, Frankfort, St. Marys, Concordia, Perry, Hanover, Lebo, and Minneapolis.
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY.
The National Weather Service said that heat index values around 103 are expected for portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. from 1 PM Friday afternoon to 8 PM CDT Saturday. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.
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.