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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
210 AM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026

KSZ020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-140000-
/O.CON.KTOP.XH.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260815T0000Z/
Cloud-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-
Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-
Anderson-
Including the cities of Topeka, Burlington, McFarland, Manhattan,
Herington, Council Grove, Overbrook, Clay Center, McLouth, St.
Marys, Burlingame, Maple Hill, Concordia, Emporia, Oskaloosa, Ottawa,
Valley Falls, Lawrence, Carbondale, Meriden, Abilene, Perry,
Minneapolis, Nortonville, Eskridge, Bennington, Lebo, Alta Vista,
Lyndon, Alma, Grantville, Holton, Wamego, Junction City, Osage City,
Garnett, Paxico, and Harveyville
210 AM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
  northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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KSZ008>012-140000-
/O.NEW.KTOP.HT.Y.0011.260813T1800Z-260814T0100Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-
Including the cities of Seneca, Greenleaf, Hiawatha, Washington,
Linn, Sabetha, Belleville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Horton, Hanover,
Marysville, and Clifton
210 AM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values around 105 expected.

* WHERE...Republic, Washington, Brown, Marshall, and Nemaha Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat cramps,
  heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

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