Heat advisory issued for Central Douglas County for Sunday and Monday

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory at 6:51 p.m. on Saturday valid from Sunday 11 a.m. until Monday 8 p.m. for Central Douglas County.

“High temperatures of 95 to 98 degrees expected,” states the weather service. “Area rivers remain cold and dangerous due to ongoing mountain snowmelt. Practice cold water safety if seeking relief from hot temperatures in area waterways.”

“Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses,” comments the weather service.

Beating the heat: Heat safety guidelines from the weather service

Stay hydrated:

Make sure to drink plenty of fluids.
Seek cool shelter:

Stay in an air-conditioned room.
Avoid sun exposure:

Avoid direct sun exposure, protect yourself and check on vulnerable relatives and neighbors.
Child and pet safety:

Never forget to safeguard young children and pets by not leaving them unattended in vehicles, especially during scorching weather when car interiors can become life-threateningly hot.
Caution outdoors:

If you must work or spend time outdoors, take extra precautions.
Select the ideal time:

Consider rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening if possible.
Recognize heat-related issues:

Know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Dress comfortably:

Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing.

Additional recommendations for outdoor workers:

For outdoor workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.
In emergency situations, dial 911 for immediate assistance.

These NWS heat safety directives are essential for safeguarding your well-being when facing high temperatures. Stay well-informed and take the necessary precautions to shield yourself and others from the potential hazards of extreme heat.

Advance Local Weather Alerts is a service provided by United Robots, which uses machine learning to compile the latest data from the National Weather Service.

Beating the heat: Heat safety guidelines from the weather service

Stay hydrated:

Make sure to drink plenty of fluids.
Seek cool shelter:

Stay in an air-conditioned room.
Avoid sun exposure:

Avoid direct sun exposure, protect yourself and check on vulnerable relatives and neighbors.
Child and pet safety:

Never forget to safeguard young children and pets by not leaving them unattended in vehicles, especially during scorching weather when car interiors can become life-threateningly hot.
Caution outdoors:

If you must work or spend time outdoors, take extra precautions.
Select the ideal time:

Consider rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening if possible.
Recognize heat-related issues:

Know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Dress comfortably:

Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing.

Additional recommendations for outdoor workers:

For outdoor workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.
In emergency situations, dial 911 for immediate assistance.

Advance Local Weather Alerts is a service provided by United Robots, which uses machine learning to compile the latest data from the National Weather Service.