Heat Advisory

Locations Affected

Lewellen, NE ∙ Paxton, NE ∙ Curtis, NE ∙ Bassett, NE ∙ Ewing, NE ∙ Sargent, NE ∙ Chase, NE ∙ Mullen, NE ∙ Purdum, NE ∙ Merriman, NE

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service North Platte NE 158 AM CDT Sun Jul 19 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 102 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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