Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Central and Northeast Kansas
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NOAA issued it on August 11, 2026, 12 days ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Topeka KS issues Extreme Heat Warning until 7 PM CDT Friday for multiple Kansas counties with heat index values of 105-110 degrees.
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- Record type
- Extreme Heat Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Northeast Kansas
- Issued
- August 11, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Topeka KS
Heat notices are time-bound and location-specific. Confirm the current forecast and local public-health guidance before relying on this archived record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 12 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central and Northeast Kansas.
Alert Details
Extreme Heat Warning issued by NWS Topeka KS. Effective from August 11 at 12:09 PM CDT until August 14 at 7:00 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas including 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 heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees each afternoon.
Timeline
Alert effective August 11 at 12:09 PM CDT through August 14 at 7:00 PM CDT. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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