Extreme Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
140 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
KSZ026-039-040-055-056-058-059-031200-
/O.CON.KTOP.XH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260705T0100Z/
Jefferson-Shawnee-Douglas-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Lyndon, Topeka, Garnett, McLouth,
Carbondale, Grantville, Oskaloosa, Lawrence, Lebo, Osage City,
Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Nortonville, Valley Falls,
Burlington, Perry, and Meriden
140 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105.
* WHERE...Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Osage, Shawnee, and
Jefferson Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
1204 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
KSZ025-057-060-103>105-MOZ028>033-037>040-043>046-053-054-030115-
/O.EXT.KEAX.XH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260705T0100Z/
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Platte-
Clay-Ray-Carroll-Chariton-Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-
Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-Cooper-Bates-Henry-
Including the cities of Shawnee, Butler, Atchison, Marshall, Odessa,
Higginsville, Richmond, Liberty, Olathe, Lansing, Raymore, Boonville,
Pleasant Hill, Riverside, Lexington, New Franklin, Kansas City
Kansas, Concordia, Moberly, Weston, Lenexa, Stanley, Leavenworth,
Warrensburg, Clinton, Belton, Parkville, La Cygne, Weatherby Lake,
Adrian, Carrollton, Brunswick, Fayette, Fort Leavenworth, Mound City,
Gladstone, Lawson, Rich Hill, Independence, Glasgow, Sedalia, Paola,
Excelsior Springs, Osawatomie, Platte City, Harrisonville, Overland
Park, Windsor, Kearney, Pleasanton, Keytesville, Louisburg, Kansas
City, and Salisbury
1204 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to
100-110 expected. Overnight lows in the upper 70s.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central,
north central, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several days of extreme heat will impact the
region with poor heat relief during the overnight hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
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Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
140 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
KSZ012-024-038-054-031200-
/O.CON.KTOP.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260705T0100Z/
Brown-Jackson-Wabaunsee-Lyon-
Including the cities of Alta Vista, Alma, Emporia, Paxico,
Horton, Maple Hill, Eskridge, Harveyville, McFarland, Hiawatha,
and Holton
140 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103.
* WHERE...Lyon, Wabaunsee, Brown, and Jackson Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
&&
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BD
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1210 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-031715-
/O.EXT.KSGF.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260705T0100Z/
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-
Including the cities of Rogersville, Kenoma, South West City,
Crane, Edmonson, Lebanon, Whitakerville, Johnson City, Gladden,
Anderson, Vichy, Decaturville, Fort Leonard Wood, West Plains,
Nevada, Couch, Ava, Selmore, Foose, Neosho, Fort Scott, Osage
Beach, Dawson, Winona, Waynesville, Stover, March, Mora,
Stockton, Rocky Comfort, Madry, Warsaw, Jadwin, Rolla, Sherwin,
Darien, Cassville, Bendavis, Greer, Greenfield, Mansfield,
Lincoln, Laquey, Lynchburg, Salem, Kirbyville, Pittsburg, Pomona,
Roby, Indian Point, Alton, Columbus, Joplin, Cedar Springs,
Neutral, Pineville, Branson, Pottersville, Silver Dollar City,
Weaubleau, Ozark, Cross Timbers, Roach, Plad, Forsyth, Olive,
Monett, Lowell, Windyville, Wheatland, Marionville, Aurora
Springs, Charity, Camdenton, Northview, Dogwood, Village of Four
Seasons, El Dorado Springs, Huggins, White Church, Wasola,
Bolivar, Kimberling City, Seymour, Lake Spring, Thomasville,
Quincy, Ozark Beach, Arnica, Buffalo, Carthage, Hermitage, Lamar,
Lockwood, Edgewater Beach, Northwye, Wilderness, Teresita,
Goodman, Caplinger Mills, Plato, Versailles, Laurie, Chicopee,
Lone Oak, Goodhope, Birch Tree, Rocky Mount, Vanzant, Filley,
Baxter Springs, Aurora, Noel, Hollister, Mountain Grove, Howes,
Thayer, Duncan, Bangert, Cole Camp, Eldon, Elsey, Riverton,
Meinert, Christian Center, Appleton City, Powersite, Siloam
Springs, Pawnee Station, Crockerville, Squires, Graff, Montier,
Lake Ozark, South Fork, Marshfield, Tiffin, Stippville, Mount
Vernon, Rome, Nixa, and Springfield
1210 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,
south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
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For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
http://weather.gov/sgf
SM
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
304 AM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
KSZ070>072-094>096-098>100-022215-
/O.CON.KICT.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260703T0100Z/
Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-
Labette-
Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola,
Humboldt, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia,
Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence,
and Parsons
304 AM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101.
* WHERE...Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette,
Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
119 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-031830-
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
119 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Limited lightning risk.
Elevated excessive heat risk.
DISCUSSION...
Heat index values will again warm to around 100 to 105 degrees
during the afternoon/early evening hours. The Heat Advisory
remains in effect areawide today.
A few isolated thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon into
early this evening. Most locations should remain dry.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
The Heat Advisory remains in effect through Saturday as daily
heat index values warm into the upper 90s to around 105 degrees
during the afternoon/early evening hours. Little night time relief
will occur with lows in the 70s.
Isolated thunderstorms will be possible again on Friday but most
locations should remain dry with precipitation chances less than
30 percent. Scattered storms will then be possible on Saturday
with the potential for a few strong storms bringing gusty winds
as the main risk. Shower and storm chances (20-60%) will then
occur at times late this weekend into next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
&&
More detailed information can be accessed at:
http://www.weather.gov/sgf/dsspacket
This product in graphical format...along with other weather...
hydrological and climate information...at
http://www.weather.gov/sgf
$$
Melto
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1250 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
ARZ001-002-010-011-119-120-129-219-220-229-OKZ049-053-055>071-
073>075-154-172-176-254-272-276-354-376-031800-
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Northern Crawford-
Northern Franklin-North and Central Sebastian-Southern Crawford-
Central and Southern Franklin-Southern Sebastian-Pushmataha-
Choctaw-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-
Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner-Cherokee-Adair-
Muskogee-McIntosh-Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-Western Osage-
Northern Sequoyah-Northern Le Flore-Northeast Osage-
Central and Southern Sequoyah-Central Le Flore-Southeast Osage-
Southern Le Flore-
1250 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as
much of Eastern Oklahoma.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
THUNDERSTORMS WITH DANGEROUS LIGHTNING.
RISK...Limited.
AREA...Southeast Oklahoma and Western Arkansas.
ONSET...Ongoing through Sunset.
DANGEROUS HEAT.
RISK...Elevated.
AREA...West Central Arkansas.
ONSET...Ongoing.
DISCUSSION...
Hot and humid conditions will persist this afternoon and into
early evening, with widespread heat index values in the triple
digits expected. The highest heat indices remain forecast in the
Arkansas River Valley in west central Arkansas, where values may
peak around 105. In addition, widely scattered showers and
thunderstorms will continue to develop through the afternoon in
the higher terrain of southeast Oklahoma and western Arkansas.
This activity will diminish with the loss of daytime heating. The
stronger storms may produce locally gusty winds and brief heavy
rain.
SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT...
Spotter Activation Not Expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
FRIDAY...Thunderstorm Potential.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY...Thunderstorm and Dangerous Heat Potential.
MONDAY...Thunderstorm Potential.
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY...Thunderstorm and Dangerous Heat Potential.
EXTENDED DISCUSSION...
The same general pattern will exist through the weekend and into
next week. Each day will be hot and humid, with heat headlines
possible. Widely scattered diurnal showers and thunderstorms will
likely occur again on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, focused
across the higher terrain of western Arkansas and southeast
Oklahoma. These storms will have the potential for gusty winds,
lightning, and brief heavy rain. A weak frontal boundary will
approach the region by late in the weekend, which could lead to
higher coverage of thunderstorm activity into early next week.
weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
0504 AM CDT Thu Jul 02 2026
KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ001>008-011>017-020>025-028>033-037>040-
043>046-053-054-031004-
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-
Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-
Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Buchanan-Clinton-
Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Macon-Platte-Clay-Ray-Carroll-Chariton-
Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-
Cooper-Bates-Henry-
0504 AM CDT Thu Jul 02 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest...north central and
west central Missouri...as well as extreme eastern Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Through tonight.
There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Please go to https://weather.gov/media/eax/DssPacket.pdf for more information on
potential weather hazards.
.KEY MESSAGES...
* Hazardous heat continues. Heat indices in the 100-105 F range are
expected through Friday. An Extreme Heat Warning Remains in effect
until Friday evening.
* Low chances (~20-30%) for showers and storms through the end of
the week, mainly across north and northwest Missouri in the
evening and overnight hours.
* Scattered storms possible (40-50% chance) Saturday, July 4th, in
the afternoon and evening. There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5)
of severe weather.
* Off-and-on rain chances (20-30%) continue into early next week
with slightly cooler temperatures (low 90s) and lower heat
indices (95-100 F).
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Topeka KS
350 AM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-030900-
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
350 AM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
east central Kansas, north central Kansas, and northeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for portions of
northeast and east central Kansas. A Heat Advisory is in effect
for locations along an Emporia to Alma to Hiawatha line. Expect
heat index values near 100 to as high as 103 degrees this
afternoon.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
The Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory remain in effect
through Saturday evening. Heat index values will reach 100 to 106
degrees Friday and Saturday afternoon.
There is a chance for storms Saturday evening and night. Details
in timing, location, and severity remain uncertain. Keep up with
the latest forecast information for any 4th of July activities.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters will not be needed today or tonight.
&&
More detailed information can be found at:
www.weather.gov/media/top/DssPacket.pdf
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
306 AM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-030815-
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-
Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
306 AM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
east central Kansas, south central Kansas and southeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Heat index values around 100 degrees are expected over southeast
Kansas again this afternoon.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
The heat indices look to increase areawide for Friday and Saturday,
with the highest heat indices impacting mainly southeast Kansas.
Thunderstorm chances will return to the region for Saturday night.
Some of the storms could become strong or severe. Off and on
thunderstorm chances will continue for Sunday into early next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight.
&&
For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=ict
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Hastings NE
237 AM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
KSZ005>007-017>019-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>087-
030745-
Phillips-Smith-Jewell-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-Valley-Greeley-Nance-
Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York-
Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-
Webster-Nuckolls-Thayer-
237 AM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Nebraska and
portions of north central Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Scattered thunderstorms are possible across the area through the
mid morning hours.
Scattered thunderstorm chances return to the area during the
evening to overnight hours. These storms could be strong to severe
capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar sized hail.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Thunderstorm chances continue across portions of the are each day
Friday through Wednesday. Storms on Friday and Saturday could be
strong to severe capable of producing damaging wind gusts and
large hail.
&&
More information may be obtained at the following web page:
https://www.weather.gov/hastings
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