Published on July 13, 2024
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an excessive heat warning for Lincoln and Lancaster County effective noon Sunday, July 14 until 8 p.m. Monday, July 15. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 degrees are possible. A heat advisory also remains in effect from 1 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. The NWS HeatRisk for Lincoln will be in the Major, or red category, which means this level of heat affects anyone without cooling or adequate hydration.
There are no schedule changes planned for City pools, recreation and community centers and senior centers.
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) urges residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses and to closely monitor weather conditions and heat risk as temperatures rise.
Know your risk:
Anyone can suffer from heat-related illnesses but some people are at greater risk than others including:
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.
Stay cool
Stay hydrated
Stay informed
Know the signs. If your body gets too hot, you can get sick.
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