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National Weather Service issues Heat Advisory for Tuesday

( Ccourtesy Geary County Emergency Management )
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Including the cities of Clay Center, Manhattan, Wamego,
St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth,
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, Bennington,
Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge,
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka,
Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame,
Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
821 PM CDT Mon Aug 19 2019

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...Hot and humid conditions are expected Tuesday
  afternoon, resulting in heat index values ranging from 105 to
  112 degrees.

* IMPACTS...The combination of hot temperatures and high
  humidity will result in dangerous conditions where
  heat-related illnesses are possible. The very young, the
  elderly, and those without access to air conditioning will be
  especially vulnerable.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot weather is expected,
during which heat illnesses are possible. Limit your outdoor
activities during this time, stay in an air-conditioned building,
and check up on relatives and neighbors. While outside, drink
plenty of water, wear light and loose fitting clothing, and
reduce strenuous activities.
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