Avisos

Heat Advisory issued June 24 at 10:07AM CDT until June 24 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwestMinnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, southcentral, and southeast South Dakota.* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatillnesses.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loosefitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morningor evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion andheat stroke.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! Call 9 1 1.

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Flood Warning issued June 24 at 11:05AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in SouthDakota...James River near Mitchell affecting Hanson and Davison Counties.East Fork Vermillion River near Parker affecting Turner County.West Fork Vermillion River Near Parker affecting Turner County.James River above Yankton affecting Yankton County.Wolf Creek near Freeman affecting Hutchinson County.James River near Scotland affecting Hutchinson, Yankton and BonHomme Counties.Firesteel Creek near Mount Vernon affecting Davison County.Vermillion River near Vermillion affecting Clay County.Vermillion River near Chancellor affecting Turner County.East Fork Vermillion River below Montrose affecting McCook County.Turkey Ridge Creek near Centerville affecting Turner County.Vermillion River near Wakonda affecting Clay County.Vermillion River near Davis affecting Turner and Lincoln Counties.* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.* WHERE...James River above Yankton.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Hwy 81 may be in danger of flooding. Thebridge on 303rd St at the gauge will be overtopped* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 21.8 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 10:00 AM CDT Monday was 21.8 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5feet early Wednesday afternoon.- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodMotorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.The next statement will be issued by Tuesday afternoon.

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