Jul 28, 2021

Heat Advisory issued for the Panhandle

Posted Jul 28, 2021 4:26 PM

By National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyoming

Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, Hemingford, Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrison, Agate, Lusk, Redbird, and Torrington

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103 degrees expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Niobrara County and Goshen County. In  Nebraska, Dawes County, Box Butte County, Scotts Bluff County,  Northern Sioux County and Southern Sioux County.

* WHEN...Until Midnight MDT Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat  related illnesses to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures will likely exceed 70  degrees, which may not give relief from the daytime heat.

Please stay hydrated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.