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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
247 PM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026

KSZ020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-140915-
/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 McFarland, McLouth, Eskridge, Clay
Center, St. Marys, Minneapolis, Lawrence, Carbondale, Burlington,
Council Grove, Abilene, Alma, Osage City, Lebo, Meriden, Manhattan,
Topeka, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, Valley Falls, Ottawa, Grantville,
Perry, Burlingame, Herington, Paxico, Harveyville, Oskaloosa,
Nortonville, Emporia, Holton, Lyndon, Overbrook, Junction City,
Bennington, Concordia, Wamego, and Garnett
247 PM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with peak afternoon heat index
  values of 105 to 115.

* 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...

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

&&

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KSZ008>012-140100-
/O.CON.KTOP.HT.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260814T0100Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-
Including the cities of Horton, Belleville, Blue Rapids, Sabetha,
Hiawatha, Clifton, Linn, Seneca, Washington, Marysville, Frankfort,
Hanover, and Greenleaf
247 PM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Peak heat index values around 105.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

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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