Extreme Heat Warning for Central and Northeast Kansas
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An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until 7 PM CDT Tuesday for portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas, with heat index values of 100 to 108.
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- Record type
- Extreme Heat Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Northeast Kansas
- Issued
- September 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Topeka KS
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Alert Details
Extreme Heat Warning issued by NWS Topeka KS. Effective from September 6 at 1:50 AM CDT through September 8 at 7:00 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas, including Republic, Washington, Marshall, Nemaha, Brown, Cloud, Clay, Riley, Pottawatomie, Jackson, Jefferson, Ottawa, Dickinson, Geary, Morris, Wabaunsee, Shawnee, Douglas, Lyon, Osage, Franklin, Coffey, and Anderson counties.
What You Should Do
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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Expected Conditions
Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon heat index values of 100 to 108.
Timeline
Alert effective September 6 at 1:50 AM CDT, expires September 6 at 4:00 PM CDT, ends September 8 at 7:00 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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