Heat Advisory set Sunday for three eastern Colorado counties
NWS forecasts heat-index values up to 105 Sunday in Cheyenne, Kit Carson and Yuma counties; a broader northeast Colorado advisory continues through Monday.
A National Weather Service Heat Advisory will cover Cheyenne, Kit Carson and Yuma counties from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. MDT Sunday, with heat-index values up to 105 expected, according to the NWS Goodland advisory.
A broader advisory for the northeastern Colorado plains is scheduled to continue through 9 p.m. MDT Monday and calls for temperatures from 100 to 105 degrees. Advisory timing and conditions are forecasts and could change.
How to reduce the risk
The Colorado state government portal directs residents to 211 Health for assistance and referrals. People seeking a cooling center should call 211 or check with their county or city before traveling; no single statewide, live cooling-center list was identified in this reporting.
Ready.gov heat guidance recommends drinking plenty of fluids, seeking air conditioning or shade, wearing loose, light-colored clothing and avoiding strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day. Check on older adults, children, neighbors and others who may have difficulty responding to heat.
Heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness and muscle cramps can signal heat exhaustion. Confusion, unconsciousness or very high body temperature can indicate heat stroke. CDC guidance says to call 911, move the person to a cool area and use cold, wet cloths or ice packs while waiting for help if heat stroke is suspected.
Never leave a child or pet in a parked vehicle, even briefly, the CDC says. The NWS also advises providing people, pets and livestock with shade and water outdoors. California Department of Food and Agriculture guidance recommends clean, cool water and shade for livestock and says rapid, shallow breathing, weakness, weight loss or dry eyes, nose and mouth can signal heat stress; contact a veterinarian promptly if those signs appear.