Heat Advisory For The Surrounding Area

 

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY (August 25th, 2023)

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 95 to 100 are expected Thursday.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wabasha, Olmsted and Winona Counties. In
Wisconsin, Buffalo, Trempealeau, Jackson, La Crosse and Monroe
Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded
location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.