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  1. List of Kansas City-area cooling centers

    List of Kansas City-area cooling centers

    With highs forecasted in triple digits for much of the next week, there are dozens of area cooling centers open for those who do not have access to air conditioning, or for any other reason need a break from the heat.

    • Brush up on your weather terminology

      Brush up on your weather terminology

      Pull your head out of the clouds and read up on some of weather terms being tossed around this summer, so you know when to prepare and when to take cover.

      • 10 ways to avoid heat-related illness

        10 ways to avoid heat-related illness

        The Kansas City Health Department wants you to stay safe in extreme heat. Follow these 10 guidelines to avoid heat-related illnesses.

        • The facts & the fiction about sunscreen

          The facts & the fiction about sunscreen

          41 Action News sits down with the University of Kansas Hospital's Director of Dermatology for some advice on protecting yourself and your family from the sun this summer.

        • How to help your lawn survive the heat

          How to help your lawn survive the heat

          If the Kansas City area’s extreme temperatures are leaving you stressed and dehydrated, gardening expert Toby Tobin says your lawn and garden are likely feeling the same way.

        • Sisters share summer running safety tips

          Sisters share summer running safety tips

          Kansas City has a large running community. These triple digit temperatures can be dangerous for people who need their daily jogging fix. A group of avid runners shared tips to beat the heat and enjoy their daily run.

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        A weak disturbance is heading our way

        Good afternoon bloggers,

        There is a weak disturbance moving our way with a band of thunderstorms associated…