Extreme Heat Warning

Locations Affected

Kansas City, MO ∙ Olathe, KS ∙ Overland Park, KS ∙ Kansas City, KS ∙ Independence, MO ∙ Lees Summit, MO ∙ Saint Joseph, MO ∙ Shawnee, KS ∙ Blue Springs, MO ∙ Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge, MO

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO Issued by National Weather Service Springfield MO 224 PM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 100-110 expected. Overnight lows in the upper 70s. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Saturday. * 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. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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