⚠️ Extreme Heat Warning – Knox; Cedar; Antelope; Pierce – Friday, July 24, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 24 at 11:26PM CDT until July 27 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Details

* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112
expected.

* WHERE…Antelope, Cedar, Knox, and Pierce Counties.

* WHEN…From noon Saturday to 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

Instructions

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.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.