Nebraska Severe Extreme Heat Warning | Effective 07/24/2026 21:26

Headline: 
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 24 at 11:26PM CDT until July 27 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 24, 2026 - 9:26pm
Expires: 
July 25, 2026 - 11:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...Antelope, Cedar, Knox, and Pierce Counties. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Area Description: 
Knox; Cedar; Antelope; Pierce
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE