Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 24 at 12:04PM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 10:04am
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 110 expected for much of the
area.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast Kansas.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Very hot conditions and high humidity may result in 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.
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.
Area Description:
Russell; Lincoln; Barton; Ellsworth; Saline; Rice; McPherson; Marion; Chase; Reno; Harvey; Butler; Greenwood; Woodson; Allen; Kingman; Sedgwick; Harper; Sumner; Cowley; Elk; Wilson; Neosho; Chautauqua; Montgomery; Labette
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov