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Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected today with heat
index values up to 110 Tuesday and Wednesday.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and
central, north central, northeast, northwest and west central
Missouri.

* WHEN...From noon today to 11 PM CDT Wednesday.

* 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.

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Motorcyclist killed in weekend accident identified

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Motorcyclist killed in accident identified

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The motorcyclist killed in a Sunday afternoon accident on the Belt Highway has been identified.

St. Joseph police say 30-year-old Hayden Muck was speeding on the 300 block of South Belt Highway when he likely didn't see a vehicle pulling out onto the Belt.

Muck swerved to avoid the vehicle, losing control and being ejected from the motorcycle.

He died on scene.

No other injuries were reported.

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