Excessive Heat Warning In Effect Until 8pm

NEBRASKA CITY-The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued an Excessive Heat Warning from 1pm to 8pm today.

Counties under the warning include: Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-Knox-Cedar-Douglas-Sarpy-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Minnehaha-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Union

* WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions with heat index
values up to near 115.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast
Nebraska and southwest Iowa, including the Omaha, Council
Bluffs and Lincoln Metro areas. Portions of southeast South Dakota, northeast Nebraska
and northwest and west central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

The rest of area remains under a heat advisory.