Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued August 30 at 12:25PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 10:25am
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected.
For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat
index values up to 110 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,
south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, from noon Tuesday afternoon through 8 PM Friday
evening.
* 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:
Bourbon; Crawford; Cherokee; Benton; Morgan; Miller; Maries; Vernon; St. Clair; Hickory; Camden; Pulaski; Phelps; Barton; Cedar; Polk; Dallas; Laclede; Texas; Dent; Jasper; Dade; Greene; Webster; Wright; Newton; Lawrence; Christian; Douglas; Howell; Shannon; McDonald; Barry; Stone; Taney; Ozark; Oregon
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov