SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 437 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY

IN WEST CENTRAL IOWA

MONONA

IN NEBRASKA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL NEBRASKA

BURT

IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA

ANTELOPE              BOONE                 CEDAR
CUMING                KNOX                  MADISON
PIERCE                STANTON               THURSTON
WAYNE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALBION, BLOOMFIELD, COLERIDGE,
CREIGHTON, CROFTON, DECATUR, ELGIN, HARTINGTON, LAUREL, LYONS,
MACY, MAPLETON, NELIGH, NIOBRARA, NORFOLK, OAKLAND, ONAWA,
OSMOND, PENDER, PIERCE, PLAINVIEW, RANDOLPH, ST. EDWARD, STANTON,
TEKAMAH, VERDIGRE, WALTHILL, WAUSA, WAYNE, WEST POINT, WINNEBAGO,
AND WISNER.

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast
Nebraska and southwest and west central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

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.

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