Headline:
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 1:30AM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 11:30pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Kansas.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...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; Shawnee; Douglas; Lyon; Osage; Franklin; Coffey; Anderson
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov