Edwards County Ambulance-Kinsley,Ks

07/14/2026

07/14/2026

Heat-Related Diabetic Emergencies

Stay Safe This Summer: Heat and Diabetes Can Be a Dangerous Combination

Hot weather can increase the risk of serious health problems for people with diabetes. High temperatures can affect blood sugar levels, increase dehydration, and reduce the effectiveness of insulin and other medications.

Warning Signs of Heat-Related Illness
Excessive sweating or lack of sweating
Dizziness or weakness
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Rapid heartbeat
Confusion or altered mental status
Fainting
Diabetes-Related Concerns During Hot Weather
High blood sugar caused by dehydration
Low blood sugar from increased physical activity
Increased risk of diabetic emergencies due to fluid loss
Insulin and diabetic supplies can be damaged by heat
Prevention Tips

✅ Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
✅ Avoid prolonged outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 a.m.–6 p.m.).
✅ Check blood sugar levels more frequently.
✅ Keep insulin and medications stored according to manufacturer recommendations.
✅ Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
✅ Never leave medications or glucometers in a hot vehicle.
✅ Seek air-conditioned environments during extreme heat.

When to Call 911

Call 911 immediately if a person:
Becomes unconscious
Has difficulty breathing
Experiences severe confusion
Has signs of heat stroke (hot, dry skin, altered mental status)
Shows symptoms of a severe diabetic emergency

Remember: Heat-related illness and diabetic emergencies can develop quickly. Early recognition and treatment save lives.

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07/10/2026

Edwards county is in a severe thunderstorm watch until 3am.

07/09/2026

Edwards county severe thunderstorm warning till 7pm.

07/09/2026

Severe Weather Update
It appears we may be facing severe weather later this evening. Please be aware of the following potential hazards:
Wind gusts of 70 mph or greater
Quarter-sized hail
Heavy rainfall, which could lead to localized flooding
Storms are expected to develop in eastern Colorado and move into western Kansas around 7:00 PM, continuing eastward through the evening.
Please remain weather aware and monitor forecasts throughout the evening.

For your safety:
Never drive through flooded roadways. Remember: "Turn Around, Don't Drown."

If you hear thunder, move indoors immediately. Remember: "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors."

Stay safe, and be prepared to take shelter if severe weather warnings are issued for your area.

07/08/2026

We are grateful for their donation to our ambulance service!!

07/01/2026

Todays storm threat:

Initial thunderstorms will move out of southeastern Colorado into far southwestern Kansas around 5:00 PM CDT.

Timing:
⏰ Greatest severe weather threat: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM CDT

Main Hazards:

🧊 Large hail: Early, more isolated storms could produce hail up to golf ball size.
💨 Damaging winds: As storms organize into clusters or small bowing segments, wind gusts up to 75 mph will be possible.

If you're in the affected area, have multiple ways to receive weather warnings this evening and be prepared to move indoors quickly if a warning is issued. Large hail and destructive winds can develop rapidly.

06/30/2026

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop near the Colorado/Kansas border between 4 PM – 7 PM today.

Storms are expected to organize into a linear complex as they advance into western Kansas this evening.
Hail of 1-2 inches in diameter will most likely occur west of US 83. Wind gusts of 60-80 mph are the primary risk west of US 283 through 10PM

06/28/2026

🚨 Dangerous Heat Alert 🚨
Dangerous heat conditions will persist today and Monday. It’s going to be hot and windy, which increases the risk for heat-related illness and rapid fire spread.
🔥 Stay safe:

Drink plenty of water
Limit time outdoors, especially in the afternoon
Take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning
Never leave children or pets in vehicles
Be extra cautious with anything that could start a fire

🌡️ Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those without cooling.
Stay aware and take precautions—this heat can become dangerous quickly.

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06/26/2026

Dangerous heat indexes on tap for the weekend! Stay hydrated and cool!

Pattern Change. Heat will build
across the Rockies today as the
jet stream aloft becomes
southwesterly across the western
U.S. Hot temperatures will expand
across the Great Plains starting
Saturday.
● Heat & Humidity. Given all the
recent rainfall, the combination of
hot temperatures and
evapotranspiration will lead to
excessively high heat indices of
105°F and higher across mainly
central and south central Kansas.