Webster County in Weather Advisory

Fair goers take heed. A heat advisory remains in effect from noon to 7PM Saturday. Temperatures on Saturday afternoon will climb to the middle and upper 90's across South Central Nebraska and up to 105 degrees over North Central Kansas. The combination of heat and humidity will result in heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees during the afternoon and early evening. These conditions will present an elevated risk of heat related illnesses for person engaging in outdoor activities or left in unventilated areas such as automobiles, Livestock producers should be wary of such high heat index values. This heat will be dangerous to livestock if not properly watered and ventilated. Precautionary preparedness actions should be taken. A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids stay in an air-conditioned room. Stay out of the sun. And check up on relatives and neighbors.