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Heat Advisory issued July 24 at 11:27AM CDT until July 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

* WHAT…Heat index values up to 110 possible.

* WHERE…Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,
south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.

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

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