National Weather ServiceKansasExtreme Heat WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Extreme Heat Warnings in Kansas
The National Weather Service issued 5 extreme heat warnings for Kansas in 2025 and 9 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 11th most of any state. 2026 through September: 25, 171% above the average of 9 for those months in 2008-2025. Montgomery was covered most often (49 times since 2008).
How many extreme heat warnings does Kansas get?
Every extreme heat warning that covered part of Kansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 25 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2008 | 4 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Kansas get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Kansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 49 | 16 | August 11, 2026 |
| Labette | 49 | 16 | August 11, 2026 |
| Wilson | 48 | 16 | August 11, 2026 |
| Neosho | 48 | 16 | August 11, 2026 |
| Chautauqua | 48 | 16 | August 11, 2026 |
| Sumner | 46 | 16 | August 11, 2026 |
| Elk | 46 | 16 | August 11, 2026 |
| Cowley | 46 | 16 | August 11, 2026 |
| Wyandotte | 43 | 11 | September 7, 2026 |
| Johnson | 43 | 11 | September 7, 2026 |
| Greenwood | 43 | 15 | August 11, 2026 |
| Woodson | 42 | 15 | August 11, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest extreme heat warnings for Kansas in AreaZine's record
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant HillWarningSeptember 6, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Atchison, Miami, Linn and 8 more, KS and MO
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, September 8, 2026
NWS TopekaWarningSeptember 6, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Republic, Washington, Marshall and 20 more, KS
Expired 7:00 p.m. CDT, September 8, 2026
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant HillWarningSeptember 5, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Atchison, Miami, Linn and 8 more, KS and MO
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, September 8, 2026
NWS SpringfieldWarningSeptember 5, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Bourbon, Crawford, Cherokee and 34 more, KS and MO
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, September 6, 2026
NWS Dodge CityWarningAugust 14, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Stafford, Pratt and Barber, KS
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, August 14, 2026
NWS WichitaWarningAugust 13, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Russell, Lincoln, Barton and 23 more, KS
Expired 7:00 p.m. CDT, August 14, 2026
NWS Dodge CityWarningAugust 12, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Stafford, Pratt and Barber, KS
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, August 13, 2026
NWS Dodge CityWarningAugust 12, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Stafford, Pratt and Barber, KS
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, August 12, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is an extreme heat warning?
An extreme heat warning means dangerous heat is expected, measured by heat index or temperature thresholds each office sets. It replaced the excessive heat warning in 2025. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. AreaZine's counts include the excessive heat warnings issued before the change. The national record · Every warning type in Kansas.