Kansas, Missouri Moderate Heat Advisory | Effective 08/31/2026 11:01

Headline: 
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 1:01PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Heat Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 31, 2026 - 11:01am
Expires: 
September 1, 2026 - 11:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 105. Minimal overnight relief with temperatures in the middle to upper 70s. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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.
Area Description: 
Bourbon; Crawford; Cherokee; Benton; Morgan; Miller; Maries; Vernon; St. Clair; Hickory; Camden; Pulaski; Phelps; Barton; Cedar; Polk; Dallas; Laclede; Texas; Dent; Jasper; Dade; Greene; Webster; Wright; Newton; Lawrence; Christian; Douglas; Howell; Shannon; McDonald; Barry; Stone; Taney; Ozark; Oregon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov