Heat Advisory

Locations Affected

Flats, NE ∙ Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge, NE ∙ Almeria, NE ∙ Hershey, NE ∙ Wood Lake, NE ∙ Mason City, NE ∙ Lamar, NE ∙ Emmet, NE ∙ Ogallala, NE ∙ Crookston, NE

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service North Platte NE 1206 PM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 104 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west central Nebraska. * WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...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. 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. 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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