National Weather ServiceNebraskaExtreme Heat WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Extreme Heat Warnings in Nebraska
The National Weather Service issued 11 extreme heat warnings for Nebraska in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 19th most of any state. 2026 through September: 9, 153% above the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Sarpy was covered most often (24 times since 2008).
How many extreme heat warnings does Nebraska get?
Every extreme heat warning that covered part of Nebraska. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 9 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 |
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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarpy | 24 | 12 | July 25, 2026 |
| Douglas | 24 | 12 | July 25, 2026 |
| Otoe | 20 | 10 | July 25, 2026 |
| Lancaster | 20 | 10 | July 25, 2026 |
| Cass | 20 | 10 | July 25, 2026 |
| Washington | 19 | 10 | July 27, 2026 |
| Dakota | 19 | 12 | July 25, 2026 |
| Saunders | 18 | 10 | July 25, 2026 |
| Dixon | 18 | 11 | July 25, 2026 |
| Dodge | 17 | 9 | July 27, 2026 |
| Burt | 17 | 10 | July 27, 2026 |
| Richardson | 16 | 8 | July 25, 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 Nebraska in AreaZine's record
NWS Omaha/ValleyWarningJuly 27, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Boone, Madison, Stanton and 6 more, NE
Expired 10:00 p.m. CDT, July 27, 2026
NWS North PlatteWarningJuly 26, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Eastern Cherry, Brown, Rock and 8 more, NE
Expired 7:00 a.m. CDT, July 27, 2026
NWS HastingsWarningJuly 25, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Phillips, Smith, Jewell and 27 more, KS and NE
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, July 26, 2026
NWS Omaha/ValleyWarningJuly 25, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Butler, Saunders, Seward and 10 more, NE
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, July 26, 2026
NWS Sioux FallsWarningJuly 24, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Sioux, Plymouth, Woodbury and 10 more, IA and NE
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, July 26, 2026
NWS Sioux FallsWarningJuly 20, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista and 6 more, IA and NE
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, July 20, 2026
NWS Sioux FallsWarningJune 29, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Sioux, O'Brien, Clay and 7 more, IA and NE
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, June 29, 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 Nebraska.