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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1238 PM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026

KSZ020>023-034>036-151845-
/O.CAN.KTOP.XH.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260816T0000Z/
Cloud-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-
Including the cities of Concordia, Manhattan, Bennington, Wamego,
Minneapolis, Herington, Junction City, Abilene, St. Marys, and
Clay Center
1238 PM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Heat index values are no longer expected to reach warning criteria
across north central into portions of northeast Kansas this
afternoon. Thus, the Extreme Heat Warning has been cancelled for
these areas.

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KSZ024-026-037>040-054>056-058-059-160000-
/O.CON.KTOP.XH.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260816T0000Z/
Jackson-Jefferson-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-
Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Ottawa, Alma, Council Grove, Paxico,
Burlington, Meriden, Oskaloosa, Perry, Nortonville, Emporia, Lyndon,
Harveyville, Holton, Carbondale, Lawrence, Eskridge, Overbrook,
Burlingame, McLouth, Maple Hill, Valley Falls, Garnett, Lebo,
McFarland, Osage City, Grantville, Alta Vista, and Topeka
1238 PM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

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.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

&&

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