Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Hastings, NE
Issued by NWS Hastings, NE
396 WWUS73 KGID 131902 NPWGID URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 202 PM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026 KSZ005>007-017>019-140200- /O.CON.KGID.HT.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260814T0200Z/ Phillips-Smith-Jewell-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell- Including the cities of Osborne, Plainville, Phillipsburg, Smith Center, Downs, Kensington, Jewell, Mankato, Stockton, Codell, Beloit, Burr Oak, Bellaire, and Ionia 202 PM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values as high as 100-112 degrees... overall-highest in Mitchell, Osborne and Jewell counties. * WHERE...Jewell, Mitchell, Osborne, Phillips, Rooks, and Smith Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although above-average temperatures will continue through Saturday, it will not be quite as hot, with heat index remaining at least slightly below Advisory criteria. 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. && $$ Pfannkuch