07/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/30/2024 13:00
Published on July 30, 2024
Update: The NWS has issued a heat advisory until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. The excessive heat warning remains in effect from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has upgraded the excessive heat watch from 1 p.m. Tuesday July 30 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 to an excessive heat warning. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values from 108 to 113 degrees are possible, according to the NWS. On these days, the NWS HeatRisk will be in the Major or red category, which means this level of heat affects anyone without cooling or adequate hydration. A heat advisory is still in effect until 8 p.m. Monday night.
There are no schedule changes planned for City pools, recreation and community centers and senior centers.
The LLCHD reminds residents that the best defense against heat-related illness is prevention, including taking steps to stay cool, stay hydrated and stay informed.
Know your risk:
Anyone can suffer from heat-related illnesses but some people are at greater risk than others including:
Stay cool:
Stay hydrated
Stay informed
Heat exhaustion can develop following exposure for several days to high temperatures. Symptoms include heavy sweating, rapid heartbeat, cold, pale clammy skin, nausea, dizziness, weakness, and fatigue.
Heat stroke, the most serious heat-related illness, is a medical emergency characterized by a body temperature of above 103⁰ F or greater. Symptoms include hot, red skin, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, confusion, passing out.
Anyone suffering from these conditions should be moved into the shade or air conditioning. If heatstroke or serious heat exhaustion is suspected, get emergency medical assistance.
Check on others - people and pets:
If you see a pet in a hot car or outside without shade or water for an extended period of time, call Animal Control at 402-441-7900.
Additional extreme heat resources:
National Weather Service, Omaha/Valley Office - 7-Day Forecast 40.82N 96.71W (weather.gov)
National Weather Service, HeatRisk - NWS HeatRisk (noaa.gov)
Extreme Heat and Your Health - CDC.gov/extremeheat
Ready for Extreme Heat - Ready.gov/heat
National Integrated Heat Health Information System - Heat.gov