Extreme Heat Warning

Locations Affected

Kansas City, MO ∙ Kansas City, KS ∙ Olathe, KS ∙ Overland Park, KS ∙ Independence, MO ∙ Lees Summit, MO ∙ Shawnee, KS ∙ Blue Springs, MO ∙ Boicourt, KS ∙ Pomeroy, KS

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO 1240 PM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111. * WHERE...In Kansas, Linn KS and Miami Counties. In Missouri, Cooper, Howard, Pettis, Saline, Bates, Cass, Henry, and Johnson MO Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Saturday. * 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. 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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