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Heat Advisory issued June 19 at 1:41PM CDT until June 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

* WHAT…Heat index values of 100 to 106 expected on Friday and
Saturday.

* WHERE…Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central,
north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Missouri.

* WHEN…From 1 PM Friday to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Low temperatures overnight on Friday into
Saturday will have little relief with expected minimum
temperatures of mid to upper 70s.
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 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.

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