Excessive Heat Warning In Effect Through Thursday Across The Ozarks

After a fairly nice week of some pretty comfortable summertime temperatures, Mother nature is coming back cranking up the thermostat at least for a few days.

Temperatures topping triple digits with heat indices 110-plus are combining for an excessive heat watch to be issued here in the lake area.

The Miller County Emergency Services Office is urging you to take the usual precautions which include: drinking plenty of non-alcoholic and sugary beverages, stay in air-conditi0oning when you can, check up on relatives and neighbors, and to never leave children and pets in unattended vehicles for any amount of time.

The excessive heat watch is officially effective through 10:00 Thursday night.

***From the NWS:

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with daily heat index values
  of 105 to 115 expected during the afternoon and early evening
  hours.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, southwest
  and west central Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses,
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
  activities.

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.

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 lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.