328 AM CDT Sun Jun 30 2019 For all but the far west/southwest counties: A HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR CASS AND MOST OF THE KJAN LISTENING AREA…(previously it was set to go into effect at 1-p.m. today). For Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page Counties, the Advisory will begin at 1-p.m..

* TEMPERATURE…Highs in the low to mid 90s, with peak heat index values around 105 degrees.

* IMPACTS…Heat illnesses are possible for those active outdoors, in homes without air conditioning, 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.