Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 27 at 6:48PM CDT until July 27 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 4:48pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and
visibilities down to one quarter mile are possible. For the Heat
Advisory, heat index values up to 103.
* WHERE...Graham, Sheridan, and Gove Counties.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will
be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may
cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Heat related
illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...One quarter to one half mile visibility in
blowing dust has been reported in Campus in western Gove county.
Impacts to Interstate 70 across Gove county is expected. Wind gusts
up to 50 mph are also possible.
Instruction:
Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is encouraged
that you take preventative measures such as staying indoors or
wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust
concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung
activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related
problems, especially with children, elderly or those with
pre-existing respiratory conditions.
Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.
Roads may close due to hazardous driving conditions in blowing dust.
Traveling in blowing dust is very dangerous, do not attempt to go
around barricades.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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.
Area Description:
Sheridan; Graham; Gove
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
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