Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Kansas and Missouri Counties
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An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect until 8 PM CDT Tuesday for portions of east central and northeast Kansas and west central Missouri, with heat index values up to 105 expected.
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- Record type
- Extreme Heat Warning
- Affected area
- East Central and Northeast Kansas, West Central Missouri
- Issued
- September 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
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Alert Details
An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO. The alert is effective from September 5, 2026 at 7:54 PM CDT and remains in effect until September 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Atchison, Miami, Linn, Leavenworth, Wyandotte, and Johnson counties in Kansas, along with Platte, Clay, Jackson, Cass, and Bates counties in Missouri.
What You Should Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles, as car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Expected Conditions
Dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values up to 105.
Timeline
The warning begins at 8:00 PM CDT on September 5, 2026 and continues until 8:00 PM CDT on September 8, 2026.
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