Headline:
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:32AM CDT until September 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 10:32pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast Kansas.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 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.
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:
Saline; 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