Dickinson County, KS
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Sunday 07/26 11:40 AM CDT – Monday 07/27 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Topeka KS
What
Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112.
Where
Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas.
When
Until 9 PM CDT Monday.
Impacts
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
What to Do
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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Areas Impacted
- Republic
- Washington
- Marshall
- Nemaha
- Brown
- Cloud
- Clay
- Riley
- Pottawatomie
- Jackson
- Jefferson
- Ottawa
- Dickinson
- Geary
- Morris
- Wabaunsee
Tips to Stay Safe
An Extreme Heat Warning means that extremely dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. You must take precautions to protect yourself and others from extreme heat.
- Stay inside in air conditioning if possible. If you don’t have air conditioning, go to a library, mall, or local cooling center.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and wear loose, light-colored clothing.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for a cooler day.
- If you must be outdoors, take longer and more frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning, and avoid the hottest parts of the day.
- Bring pets indoors if possible. If pets are left outside, make sure they have shade and plenty of cool water.
- Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Oppressive Heat Today and Monday!
Created by the NWS Topeka WFO
Oppressive heat in place again today with a small improvements Monday. Tuesday, trends suggest the hottest heat index values focus over east-central areas. Remember to practice heat safety, take breaks and hydrate especially before you feel you need to do so. #kswx #HeatSafety
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| risk level |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|