Heat Advisory issued September 18 at 1:32PM CDT until September 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Heat Advisory issued September 18 at 1:32PM CDT until September 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

* WHAT…Daily Heat Index values of around 100 to 105. Warm overnight

lows in the 70s.

* WHERE…Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,

south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.

* WHEN…Until 8 PM CDT Saturday.

* 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.