Extreme Heat Warning

Locations Affected

Kansas City, MO ∙ Overland Park, KS ∙ Kansas City, KS ∙ Olathe, KS ∙ Independence, MO ∙ Lees Summit, MO ∙ Shawnee, KS ∙ Blue Springs, MO ∙ Maywood, KS ∙ Olathe Johnson County Executive Airport, KS

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO 307 AM CDT Sat Jul 19 2025 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. 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.

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