A hot end to the week is in store. Heat index values will be in the mid to upper 90s through Sunday, and over 100 for a few locations. Thunderstorms are possible almost every day, with the better chances west and north of Sioux Falls. A cool down comes on Monday.
Heat returns for the weekend! Here are the signs and first aid for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke so you and your family can enjoy the heat while staying safe.
Heat Advisory
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
250 PM CDT Thu Jun 14 2018
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…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY…
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Heat
Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM Friday to 7 PM CDT Sunday.
* TEMPERATURE…Heat indices are expected to reach 99 to 105 each
of Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Actual air temperature
will reach the mid to upper 90s each day.
* IMPACTS…The combination of heat and humidity may cause heat
stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids…stay in an air-conditioned
room…stay out of the sun…and check up on relatives and
neighbors.
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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.
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.
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