Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 8:34AM CDT until July 21 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 6:34am
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected this afternoon.
Overnight temperature recovery into the upper 60s to low 70s will
also lead to increased heat stress.
* WHERE...In Kansas, Cheyenne KS, Decatur, Graham, Norton, Rawlins,
Sheridan, and Thomas Counties. In Nebraska, Dundy, Hitchcock, and
Red Willow Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
Instruction:
If you must be outdoors, wear light weight and loose fitting
clothing, drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks in the shade
or an air conditioned building.
Check up on relatives and neighbors. Never leave young children and
pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Symptoms of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle
cramps, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, and
fainting.
Area Description:
Cheyenne; Rawlins; Decatur; Norton; Thomas; Sheridan; Graham; Dundy; Hitchcock; Red Willow
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
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