WHAT: Heat index values up to 105.

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

WHEN: Until 8 PM CDT Friday.

IMPACTS: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: While heat index values may not reach 105 each
day, the combination of the longevity of the heat and little or
limited relief during overnight periods have prompted the multi-day
Heat Advisory.

The Mid-America Regional Council has issued a code Orange Air
Quality Alert for the Kansas City metropolitan area, with ground
level ozone being the primary pollutant from 9 AM to 7 PM CDT
Tuesday.

Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects.

People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which lead to
ozone formation. These activities include refueling vehicles or
topping off when refueling idling vehicles unnecessarily and using
gasoline powered lawn equipment. Positive activities include car
pooling, biking to work, delaying or combining errands, and using
water-based paints and cleaners.

When pollution levels are elevated, the Mid-America Regional Council
recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor
physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects.
People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated
levels of pollutants include the very young and those with
preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.
Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal
physician.

For further information, please see the Mid-America Regional Council
air quality program website at http://www.airqkc.org.