Aug 04, 2022

Heat Advisory in effect for Panhandle

Posted Aug 04, 2022 3:37 PM

By National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WY

Including the cities of Alliance, Hemingford, Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport, Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Sidney, Brownson, Harrison, Agate, Lusk, Redbird, Wheatland, Guernsey, and Torrington

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions expected. Daytime highs will  climb to near 100 degrees with overnight lows only falling into  the upper 60s and lower 70s.

* WHERE...Much of east central Wyoming and the western Nebraska  Panhandle.

* WHEN...Noon MDT today until 9 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

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 lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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.