Blue Earth County is part of a heat advisory that is in effect for this afternoon until 9 p.m. this evening. A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures and high humidity have combined to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible.
Individuals are asked to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and to check on relatives and neighbors.
To learn more about heat safety wherever you are, heat illnesses and more visit www.blueearthcountymn.gov/heatadvisory.