Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 18 at 2:15PM CDT until August 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 12:15pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105.
* WHERE...Barton and Butler Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...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.
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:
Barton; Butler
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov