THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A HEAT ADVISORY FOR MOST OF IOWA FROM 1-P.M. SATURDAY UNTIL 9-P.M., INCLUDING THE ENTIRE KJAN LISTENING AREA.

Heat Advisory for all counties in orange.

* TEMPERATURE…Highs should reach the lower 90s with peak afternoon heat indicies from the upper 90s to as high as 105 degrees.

* 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.