Dallas-Polk-Warren-Counties
351 AM CDT Sun May 27 2018

…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING…

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Heat
Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT
this evening.

* TEMPERATURE…Temperatures in the upper 90s with heat index
values near to a few degrees above 100 degrees within the Des
Moine metro area.

* IMPACTS…Heat illnesses are possible for those active outdoors
or those susceptible to heat illnesses, such as children and the
elderly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.