Cass County, NE

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In effect from Monday 07/27 7:05 AM CDT – Monday 07/27 10:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

What

Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115.

Where

Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska.

When

Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

Impacts

Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

What to Do

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.


Areas Impacted

  • Butler
  • Saunders
  • Seward
  • Lancaster
  • Cass
  • Otoe
  • Saline
  • Jefferson
  • Gage
  • Johnson
  • Nemaha
  • Pawnee
  • Richardson

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

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From the Forecaster

Last Day of Dangerous Heat Today

Created by the NWS Omaha/Valley WFO

Our last day of dangerous heat has arrived. Similar to last night, we'll be keeping an eye on a conditional threat for storms tonight, some of which could be severe.

Forecast infographic for dangerous heat today, Monday, July 27th, 2026. It warns of 105-118 degree heat indices and the ongoing risk of heat-related illness. It advises staying hydrated, taking breaks, and rescheduling strenuous outdoor activities. The slide notes that their is an Extreme Heat Warning in effect today along and south of I-80. A Heat Advisory is also in effect for remainder of area. Also, a conditional threat for severe storms exists for tonight into early Tuesday morning with damaging winds the main threat.

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