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Action: New Issued At: 2025-07-26 13:55:44 753 WWUS73 KOAX 261855 NPWOAX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 155 PM CDT Sat Jul 26 2025 IAZ056-NEZ078-088-089-092-270300- /O.UPG.KOAX.XH.A.0002.250727T1700Z-250728T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KOAX.HT.Y.0004.250727T1700Z-250728T1700Z/ /O.UPG.KOAX.XH.A.0003.250728T1700Z-250729T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KOAX.XH.W.0002.250728T1700Z-250729T0100Z/ Shelby-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-Pawnee- Including the cities of Fairbury, Harlan, Wilber, Crete, Pawnee City, Table Rock, and Beatrice 155 PM CDT Sat Jul 26 2025 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO NOON CDT MONDAY... ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...In Iowa, Shelby County. In Nebraska, Gage, Jefferson, Pawnee, and Saline Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon Sunday to noon CDT Monday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. 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. && $$ IAZ043-055-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-042>045- 050>053-065>068-090-091-093-270300- /O.UPG.KOAX.XH.A.0002.250727T1700Z-250728T0100Z/ /O.UPG.KOAX.XH.A.0003.250728T1700Z-250729T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KOAX.XH.W.0002.250727T1700Z-250729T0100Z/ Monona-Harrison-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-Knox- Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Cuming- Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy- Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Johnson-Nemaha-Richardson- Including the cities of La Vista, Schuyler, Bloomfield, Farragut, Sidney, Red Oak, Winnebago, Elgin, Pierce, Tabor, Stanton, Dunlap, Decatur, David City, Tecumseh, Milford, Hamburg, Laurel, Wayne, Columbus, Papillion, Clarinda, Lyons, Falls City, Seward, Niobrara, Oakland, Blair, Logan, Albion, Yutan, Omaha, Lincoln, Shenandoah, Ashland, Tekamah, Norfolk, Missouri Valley, Pender, St. Edward, Bellevue, Nebraska City, Randolph, Mapleton, Creighton, Glenwood, Coleridge, Neligh, Plainview, Wisner, Auburn, Verdigre, Sterling, West Point, Fremont, Wahoo, Osmond, Hartington, Woodbine, Wausa, Council Bluffs, Crofton, Plattsmouth, Onawa, Macy, and Walthill 155 PM CDT Sat Jul 26 2025 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. && $$ CA Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-07-26 21:37:26 926 WWUS73 KOAX 270237 NPWOAX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 937 PM CDT Sat Jul 26 2025 IAZ056-NEZ078-088-089-092-280000- /O.CON.KOAX.XH.W.0002.250728T1700Z-250729T0100Z/ /O.CON.KOAX.HT.Y.0004.250727T1700Z-250728T1700Z/ Shelby-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-Pawnee- Including the cities of Wilber, Table Rock, Pawnee City, Beatrice, Fairbury, Crete, and Harlan 937 PM CDT Sat Jul 26 2025 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO NOON CDT MONDAY... ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...In Iowa, Shelby County. In Nebraska, Gage, Jefferson, Pawnee, and Saline Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon Sunday to noon CDT Monday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. 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. 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 heat stroke. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. && $$ IAZ043-055-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-042>045- 050>053-065>068-090-091-093-280000- /O.CON.KOAX.XH.W.0002.250727T1700Z-250729T0100Z/ Monona-Harrison-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-Knox- Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Cuming- Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy- Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Johnson-Nemaha-Richardson- Including the cities of Clarinda, Decatur, Winnebago, Mapleton, Ashland, Glenwood, Logan, Red Oak, Milford, Verdigre, Albion, Coleridge, Bellevue, Neligh, Falls City, Tabor, Sterling, Auburn, Schuyler, Wahoo, Onawa, St. Edward, Seward, Randolph, West Point, Norfolk, Sidney, Plainview, Wisner, David City, Lyons, Wausa, Niobrara, Shenandoah, Omaha, Tecumseh, Hartington, Wayne, Yutan, Missouri Valley, Lincoln, Elgin, Walthill, Bloomfield, Papillion, La Vista, Plattsmouth, Crofton, Pierce, Columbus, Nebraska City, Woodbine, Council Bluffs, Hamburg, Osmond, Laurel, Dunlap, Pender, Tekamah, Creighton, Fremont, Oakland, Blair, Macy, Farragut, and Stanton 937 PM CDT Sat Jul 26 2025 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. 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. 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 heat stroke. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. && $$ McCoy Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-07-27 02:48:32 373 WWUS73 KOAX 270748 NPWOAX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 248 AM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025 IAZ056-NEZ078-088-089-092-280100- /O.CON.KOAX.XH.W.0002.250728T1700Z-250729T0100Z/ /O.CON.KOAX.HT.Y.0004.250727T1700Z-250728T1700Z/ Shelby-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-Pawnee- Including the cities of Wilber, Fairbury, Crete, Beatrice, Table Rock, Pawnee City, and Harlan 248 AM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CDT MONDAY... ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...In Iowa, Shelby County. In Nebraska, Gage, Jefferson, Pawnee, and Saline Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon today to noon CDT Monday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. 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. 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 heat stroke. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat. && $$ IAZ043-055-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-042>045- 050>053-065>068-090-091-093-280100- /O.CON.KOAX.XH.W.0002.250727T1700Z-250729T0100Z/ Monona-Harrison-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-Knox- Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Cuming- Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy- Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Johnson-Nemaha-Richardson- Including the cities of Verdigre, Tekamah, Winnebago, Plattsmouth, Falls City, Albion, West Point, Osmond, Randolph, Niobrara, Pierce, Wisner, Oakland, La Vista, Omaha, Stanton, Farragut, Nebraska City, Pender, Schuyler, Wayne, Walthill, Neligh, Wahoo, Laurel, Wausa, St. Edward, Seward, Onawa, Hartington, Columbus, Crofton, Coleridge, Mapleton, Yutan, Bellevue, David City, Red Oak, Bloomfield, Lyons, Lincoln, Papillion, Fremont, Logan, Dunlap, Sterling, Woodbine, Clarinda, Plainview, Tabor, Blair, Milford, Ashland, Elgin, Sidney, Norfolk, Macy, Missouri Valley, Council Bluffs, Hamburg, Decatur, Tecumseh, Glenwood, Auburn, Creighton, and Shenandoah 248 AM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. && $$ Nicolaisen Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-07-27 15:26:21 726 WWUS73 KOAX 272025 NPWOAX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 325 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025 IAZ056-NEZ078-088-089-092-281700- /O.CON.KOAX.XH.W.0002.250728T1700Z-250729T0100Z/ /O.CON.KOAX.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250728T1700Z/ Shelby-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-Pawnee- Including the cities of Harlan, Beatrice, Fairbury, Pawnee City, Table Rock, Crete, and Wilber 325 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT MONDAY... ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...In Iowa, Shelby County. In Nebraska, Gage, Jefferson, Pawnee, and Saline Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until noon CDT Monday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. 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. 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 heat stroke. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat. && $$ IAZ043-055-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-042>045- 050>053-065>068-090-091-093-281700- /O.CON.KOAX.XH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250729T0100Z/ Monona-Harrison-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-Knox- Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Cuming- Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy- Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Johnson-Nemaha-Richardson- Including the cities of Laurel, Wahoo, Farragut, Winnebago, Woodbine, Walthill, Shenandoah, Mapleton, La Vista, Tekamah, Yutan, Schuyler, Oakland, Coleridge, Auburn, Sterling, Logan, Sidney, Blair, David City, Stanton, Plattsmouth, Ashland, Missouri Valley, Norfolk, Hartington, St. Edward, Omaha, Crofton, Red Oak, Niobrara, Neligh, Creighton, Decatur, Tecumseh, Clarinda, Verdigre, Randolph, Pierce, Pender, Tabor, Wausa, Albion, Wisner, Lyons, Seward, Elgin, Bloomfield, Columbus, Macy, Milford, Lincoln, Hamburg, Council Bluffs, Osmond, Dunlap, Wayne, Glenwood, Bellevue, Plainview, Falls City, Nebraska City, Fremont, Onawa, Papillion, and West Point 325 PM CDT Sun Jul 27 2025 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. 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. 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 heat stroke. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat. && $$ CA Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-07-28 02:54:39 115 WWUS73 KOAX 280754 NPWOAX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 254 AM CDT Mon Jul 28 2025 IAZ056-NEZ078-088-089-092-281700- /O.CON.KOAX.XH.W.0002.250728T1700Z-250729T0100Z/ /O.CON.KOAX.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250728T1700Z/ Shelby-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-Pawnee- Including the cities of Fairbury, Beatrice, Harlan, Wilber, Table Rock, Pawnee City, and Crete 254 AM CDT Mon Jul 28 2025 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY... ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 95. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...In Iowa, Shelby County. In Nebraska, Gage, Jefferson, Pawnee, and Saline Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until noon CDT today. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. 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. 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 heat stroke. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat. && $$ IAZ043-055-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-042>045- 050>053-065>068-090-091-093-281700- /O.CON.KOAX.XH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250729T0100Z/ Monona-Harrison-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-Knox- Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Cuming- Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy- Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Johnson-Nemaha-Richardson- Including the cities of Columbus, Norfolk, Creighton, Verdigre, Bloomfield, Wisner, Council Bluffs, Wayne, Plainview, Missouri Valley, Tabor, Seward, Crofton, Coleridge, Schuyler, Clarinda, Woodbine, Logan, Elgin, Osmond, Nebraska City, Tecumseh, Macy, Glenwood, Hartington, Neligh, West Point, Shenandoah, Sidney, Laurel, Sterling, Blair, Lyons, Wahoo, Dunlap, Omaha, Plattsmouth, Papillion, Falls City, Mapleton, Onawa, Red Oak, Hamburg, Pender, David City, Bellevue, Niobrara, Tekamah, Randolph, Auburn, Ashland, Farragut, La Vista, Winnebago, Fremont, Yutan, Wausa, Pierce, Stanton, Milford, St. Edward, Walthill, Albion, Lincoln, Decatur, and Oakland 254 AM CDT Mon Jul 28 2025 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. && $$ Nicolaisen Action: Expired Issued At: 2025-07-28 11:56:53 259 WWUS73 KOAX 281656 NPWOAX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 1156 AM CDT Mon Jul 28 2025 IAZ056-NEZ078-088-089-092-290100- /O.EXP.KOAX.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250728T1700Z/ /O.CON.KOAX.XH.W.0002.250728T1700Z-250729T0100Z/ Shelby-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-Pawnee- Including the cities of Wilber, Fairbury, Beatrice, Harlan, Pawnee City, Crete, and Table Rock 1156 AM CDT Mon Jul 28 2025 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CDT TODAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...In Iowa, Shelby County. In Nebraska, Gage, Jefferson, Pawnee, and Saline Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. 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. 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 heat stroke. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat. && $$ IAZ043-055-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-042>045- 050>053-065>068-090-091-093-290100- /O.CON.KOAX.XH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250729T0100Z/ Monona-Harrison-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-Knox- Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Cuming- Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy- Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Johnson-Nemaha-Richardson- Including the cities of Bloomfield, Yutan, Neligh, Albion, Walthill, Tekamah, Niobrara, Omaha, Creighton, Osmond, Winnebago, Papillion, Wayne, Falls City, Plattsmouth, David City, Seward, Ashland, Onawa, Macy, Woodbine, West Point, Tecumseh, La Vista, Tabor, Farragut, Blair, Red Oak, Sidney, Norfolk, Clarinda, Council Bluffs, Laurel, Milford, Logan, Columbus, Sterling, Wisner, Verdigre, Dunlap, Glenwood, Hamburg, Randolph, Coleridge, Stanton, Schuyler, Hartington, Missouri Valley, Fremont, Wahoo, Decatur, Crofton, Pierce, St. Edward, Oakland, Nebraska City, Lyons, Shenandoah, Pender, Auburn, Mapleton, Bellevue, Lincoln, Plainview, Elgin, and Wausa 1156 AM CDT Mon Jul 28 2025 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. 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. 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 heat stroke. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat. && $$ CA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||