Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 25 at 2:39AM CDT until July 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 12:39am
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with peak heat index values of 108 to 112 expected. For the Extreme
Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with peak heat index values
of 103 to 110 possible.
* WHERE...Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Osage, and Shawnee
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 9
PM CDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday evening
through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
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:
Shawnee; Douglas; Osage; Franklin; Coffey; Anderson
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov