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 ∙ Prescott, KS ∙ Fairmount, KS

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO 116 PM CDT Mon Sep 7 2026 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday. * 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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