Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 24 at 11:33AM CDT until July 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 9:33am
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected.
For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat
index values up to 110 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Kansas.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 1 PM Saturday to 9 PM CDT
Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday evening through
Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. 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; Lyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: