Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 1:05PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 11:05am
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103 are expected today and Monday.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Instruction:
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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.
Area Description:
Gregory; Charles Mix; Douglas; Hutchinson; Bon Homme; Yankton
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender: