There is an extreme heat warning in effect this week

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Includes the cities of Perry, Ottawa, Bennington, Alta Vista, Osage City, McFarland, Herington, Lyndon, Paxico, Harveyville, Meriden, Valley Falls, Holton, Grantville, Minneapolis, Council Grove, Eskridge, Garnett, Emporia, Topeka, McLouth, Oskaloosa , Wamego, Burlington, Overbrook, Lebo, Nortonville, ManhattanCarbondale, Maple Hill, St. Marys, Abilene, Clay Center, Burlingame, Node CityAlma, Concordia and Lawrence

…EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1:00 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7:00 PM CDT THURSDAY…

According to the National Weather Service, dangerously warm conditions are expected, with heat index values ​​as high as 113.

* WHERE…Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeastern Kansas.

* WHEN…From 1:00 p.m. today until 7:00 p.m. CDT Thursday.

* EFFECTS…Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity.

PRECAUTIONS/PREPARED ACTIONS…

Take extra precautions when outdoors. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action if you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

To reduce the risk of working outdoors, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends taking frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas. Anyone who is overcome by heat should be moved to a cool, shaded location. Heatstroke is an emergency! Call 9-1-1.

Do not leave young children and pets unattended in vehicles. Car interiors reach lethal temperatures within minutes.