...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Jefferson, Johnson, Otoe, Saline, Richardson, Seward,
Gage, Lancaster, Pawnee and Nemaha Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 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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...DEGRADED AIR QUALITY LATE THURSDAY THROUGH THIS WEEKEND DUE TO
WILDFIRE SMOKE...

WHAT...Wildfire Smoke will cause Moderate to potentially
unhealthy air quality.

WHERE...Eastern Nebraska and western Iowa

WHEN....Tonight especially near and north of Interstate 80,
continuing into Friday across the entire area, and possibly
continuing through the weekend.

IMPACTS...The smoke may become dense enough to cause health
impacts, particularly for individuals with respiratory problems,
elderly, and young children.

HEALTH INFORMATION...Those with health conditions sensitive to
air quality should reduce prolonged outdoor activity. Should air
conditions worsen, prolonged or heavy exertion should be avoided
by those susceptible to air quality issues. Others may want to
consider the impacts of the expected poor air quality when
planning and participating in outdoor activities and adjust as
necessary.

For the most recent update on air quality across the region,
please visit airnow.gov, and your local health department web
pages.