Extreme heat warning issued for parts of the Midwest


Audio|Source: Cottonwood County Area NOAA Weather Radio
03:25
Transcript:
Once again, at 8 a.m. and Jackson, the sky was mostly sunny with the temperature of 73. A weather message for the following counties in Minnesota, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles and Jackson. Extreme heat warning remains in effect from them today to 8 p.m. this evening. What, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected? Where? Portions of northwest and west central Iowa. Southwest Minnesota, Northeast Nebraska, and Central, East Central, South Central, and Southeast South Dakota. When, from noon today to 8 p.m. this evening. Impacts, heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and need stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the occupational safety and health administration recommend scheduling frequent rest breaks and shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome my heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency. Call 911. The current time is 8.41 a.m. Central daylight time. Operating on a frequency of 162.45 megahertz, this is NOAA Weather Radio Station KXI-31, broadcasting from a transmitter near Jeffers, Minnesota. Our program originates from the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls. and serves the area around Wyndham, Jackson and Worthington. This hazardous weather outlook is for Northwest Iowa, West Central Iowa, Southwest Minnesota, Northeast Nebraska, Central South Dakota, East Central South Dakota, South Dakota, South Central South Dakota and Southeast South Dakota. For today and tonight, patchy fog may reduce visibility east of Highway 59 in southwestern Minnesota and northwestern Iowa this morning. isolated and brief visibility below one mile or possible. Hot and humid conditions expected today with heat index values around and above 105 degrees. Be prepared for the heat if spending time outdoors this weekend. Storm chances return tonight into Monday with the greatest chances across southwestern Minnesota. A couple storms could become strong to severe with large hail as large as ping pong balls and damaging wind gusts to 70 miles an hour. Locally heavy rainfall is possible. For Monday through Saturday, hot and humid conditions continue Monday with heat index values in the 90s to lower 100s. Be prepared for the heat if spending time outdoors this weekend. Storms chances continue on Monday night into Tuesday and Tuesday night into Wednesday. A few storms could be strong to seville with damaging winds and large hail, in addition to locally heavy rainfall. Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Jeffers, MN 56145
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