Steamy conditions came to the KVOE listening area as advertised Monday.
Air temperatures have held just below 100 degrees at the Emporia Municipal Airport, with a peak heat index currently at 106.
Heat advisories continue areawide through 8 pm Tuesday. After a low in the upper 70s Monday night, Tuesday’s high will be in the upper 90s with heat index readings as high as 105 locally.
A marginal severe weather risk for wind continues just north of Emporia for Monday night. A marginal-to-slight severe weather risk is ahead Tuesday areawide.
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6:15 am Monday: Area heat advisories now run through Tuesday
Heat and humidity are here for a couple days.
In fact, air temperatures will be either at or just below 100 degrees Monday and Tuesday, spiking heat index readings as high as 110 Monday and 108 Tuesday. As a result, the National Weather Service has heat advisories Monday and Tuesday areawide and the experimental HeatRisk index calls for moderate to major heat impacts both days.
TV-13 meteorologist Doug Meyers says there’s no shame in listening to your body and acting accordingly if you’re not feeling right.
Storms are possible, albeit unlikely, to start the week. There is a marginal wind risk for late-night storms Monday along and north of a line from Strong City to Americus to Burlingame. There is also a marginal risk wind risk areawide Tuesday night.
Find tips on heat stroke and heat exhaustion below.
8:15 am Sunday: Heat advisories up Monday for all area counties
Stifling heat and humidity are expected to start the week.
Heat advisories have been posted from South Dakota through most of Kansas and as far south as Louisiana and Texas when it comes to Plains states. Areawide, Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties are in an advisory from 1-7 pm Monday, while Chase and Greenwood counties are in an advisory from 1-8 pm.
Heat index readings could be at 105-110 across east central Kansas, with air temperatures climbing to 100 for the first time this year.
People are asked to take extra precautions when outside, given the risks of heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Residents are asked to drink lots of water and wear light, loose-fitting clothes. Residents are also asked to change their work schedule if they spend a lot of time outdoors, shifting major activities to early morning or evening, and they are asked to schedule frequent rest breaks in the shade or air conditioning. Also, residents are told not to leave children and pets in unattended vehicles.
There can be questions if people are dealing with heat exhaustion or heat stroke:
*The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says heat exhaustion symptoms involve heavy sweating, cold and clammy skin, a fast and weak pulse, nausea or vomiting, muscle cramps, tiredness or weakness, dizziness, headache and fainting or passing out. Residents with these symptoms should move to a cool place, loosen clothing, sip water and either take a cool bath or put cool, wet cloths on their body. If symptoms get worse, last over an hour or include vomiting, people should get medical help immediately.
*The CDC says heat stroke involves body temperatures at or above 103 degrees, hot, red, dry or damp skin, a fast and strong pulse, headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion and passing out. Heat stroke is considered a medical emergency, so 911 needs to be called. The person should also move to a cooler place and use a cool bath or cool cloths to lower the body temperature. The CDC says the person should not be given anything to drink if heat stroke is suspected or confirmed.
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