Pierce County, NE

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In effect from Sunday 07/26 9:06 PM CDT – Monday 07/27 7:00 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

What

For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected.

Where

Antelope, Cedar, Knox, and Pierce Counties.

When

For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 7 AM CDT Monday. For the Heat Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 PM CDT Monday.

Impacts

Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Additional Details

Temperatures will remain hot on Tuesday, but maximum heat indices will slip 10-20 degrees.

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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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.


Areas Impacted

  • Knox
  • Cedar
  • Antelope
  • Pierce

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.

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

Issued by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

What

For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected.

Where

Antelope, Cedar, Knox, and Pierce Counties.

When

For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 7 AM CDT Monday. For the Heat Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 PM CDT Monday.

Impacts

Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Additional Details

Temperatures will remain hot on Tuesday, but maximum heat indices will slip 10-20 degrees.

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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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.


Areas Impacted

  • Knox
  • Cedar
  • Antelope
  • Pierce

Tips to Stay Safe

A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe. 

  • Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls. 
  • Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
  • Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
  • Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside. 
  • Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone. 

Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.

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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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