Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 20 at 12:18PM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 10:18am
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected.
For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat
index values up to 111 expected.
* WHERE...Cowley, Harper, Sumner, Chautauqua, Elk, Labette,
Montgomery, Neosho, and Wilson Counties.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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.
Area Description:
Harper; Sumner; Cowley; Elk; Wilson; Neosho; Chautauqua; Montgomery; Labette
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
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