Active Alerts Rydal, KS

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loosefitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morningor evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion andheat stroke.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! Call 9 1 1.Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Carinteriors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, andnortheast Kansas.* WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Monday.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatcramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.