Dangerously Hot Weather For Labor Day Weekend in Sioux Falls

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of eastern South Dakota including Sioux Falls, Iowa, and Nebraska. The Advisory is in effect from 1:00 PM Saturday until 7:00 PM Sunday (September 2-3, 2023).

Hot temperatures and high humidity are in the forecast for this weekend in Sioux Falls. Be prepared, the heat may cause heat illnesses to occur. "Peak heat index values near 103 degrees are possible this Labor Day weekend.

"Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. 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." - National Weather Service

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
209 PM CDT Fri Sep 1 2023

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/O.NEW.KFSD.HT.Y.0007.230902T1800Z-230904T0000Z/
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Including the cities of Le Mars, Sioux City, Wakefield, Ponca,
Allen, South Sioux City, Huron, De Smet, Arlington, Lake Preston,
Gregory, Burke, Wessington Springs, Alpena, Woonsocket, Howard,
Madison, Orland, Chamberlain, Kimball, Plankinton, White Lake,
Stickney, Mitchell, Alexandria, Emery, Salem, Canistota,
Bridgewater, Montrose, Sioux Falls, Wagner, Platte, Lake Andes,
Marty, Armour, Corsica, Delmont, Parkston, Freeman, Menno, Tripp,
Clayton, Parker, Centerville, Marion, Viborg, Irene, Hurley,
Chancellor, Canton, Lennox, Tea, Harrisburg, Tyndall, Scotland,
Springfield, Avon, Tabor, Yankton, Vermillion, North Sioux City,
Beresford, Elk Point, Alcester, and Jefferson
209 PM CDT Fri Sep 1 2023

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast
  Nebraska and central, east central, south central and
  southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.