NWS Topeka KSXH.W 0005September 3, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Republic, Washington, Marshall and 20 more, KS
The National Weather Service office in Topeka issued an extreme heat warning for Republic, Washington, Marshall and 20 more in Kansas, which was in force until 7:00 p.m. local time on September 8. It was the 5th extreme heat warning the NWS office in Topeka issued in 2026. Kansas had 5 extreme heat warnings in September 2026, against 0 in an average September of 2008-2025 (Kansas's extreme heat warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 5 days; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Topeka KS
- Area
- Republic, Washington, Marshall and 20 more
- State
- Kansas
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 11:34 a.m. CDT, September 3, 2026
- Expires
- 7:00 p.m. CDT, September 8, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KTOP XH.W 0005
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
Extreme Heat Warnings in Kansas since 2008Every warning type in Kansas
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
What the agency told people to 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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.