Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 19 at 1:25AM CDT until July 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 11:25pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values around 105
expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 110 possible.
* WHERE...Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery,
Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson Counties.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Monday. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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.
Area Description:
Greenwood; Woodson; Allen; Elk; Wilson; Neosho; Chautauqua; Montgomery; Labette
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
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