National Weather ServiceKansasHeat AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Heat Advisories in Kansas
The National Weather Service issued 54 heat advisories for Kansas in 2025 and 49 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 8th most of any state. 2026 through September: 92, 86% above the average of 49 for those months in 2008-2025. Montgomery was covered most often (155 times since 2008).
How many heat advisories does Kansas get?
Every heat advisory that covered part of Kansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 92 |
| 2025 | 54 |
| 2024 | 78 |
| 2023 | 83 |
| 2022 | 103 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2016 | 57 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2011 | 62 |
| 2010 | 51 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2008 | 11 |
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 | 155 | 52 | September 16, 2026 |
| Labette | 152 | 52 | September 16, 2026 |
| Chautauqua | 151 | 49 | September 15, 2026 |
| Barber | 147 | 64 | September 8, 2026 |
| Sumner | 145 | 50 | September 2, 2026 |
| Cowley | 144 | 48 | September 2, 2026 |
| Cherokee | 136 | 37 | September 14, 2026 |
| Neosho | 136 | 47 | September 16, 2026 |
| Crawford | 134 | 37 | September 14, 2026 |
| Bourbon | 132 | 34 | September 14, 2026 |
| Elk | 130 | 40 | September 2, 2026 |
| Wilson | 130 | 43 | September 2, 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.
What is a heat advisory?
A heat advisory means heat that can make people ill, especially those without cooling, below the office's extreme heat warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Kansas.