Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 1:59PM CDT until July 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 11:59am
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values around 105 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Kansas.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.
Instruction:
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Area Description:
Republic; Washington; Marshall; Nemaha; Brown; Cloud; Clay; Riley; Pottawatomie; Jackson; Jefferson; Ottawa; Dickinson; Geary; Morris; Wabaunsee; Shawnee; Douglas; Lyon; Osage; Franklin; Coffey; Anderson
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: