Osage County, KS

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Briefing

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Sunday, Jul 26, 2026, 1:56 PM

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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

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Heat safety message with today and tomorrow heat index value images. Weather message as follows: 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.

Topeka Area Forecast Discussion

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.

	Sun 7/26	Mon 7/27	Tue 7/28	Wed 7/29	Thu 7/30	Fri 7/31	Sat 8/1
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dBz	Intensity
−35–0	Extremely light (drizzle/snow)
0–20	Very light precipitation or general clutter
20–40	Light precipitation
40–50	Moderate precipitation
50–65	Heavy precipitation or some hail
>65	Extremely heavy precipitation including water-coated hail

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