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Heat Advisory for 10 Missouri Counties in Effect Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of Missouri, in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 8, 2026, 1:46 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 8, 2026, 2:23 a.m. ET
The National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri, has issued a for counties in central and southwestern Missouri. The is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and will expire at 8 PM CDT. The covers Benton, Camden, Hickory, Miller, Morgan, Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, and Taney counties, including cities such as Branson, Osage Beach, and Bolivar. Heat index values up to 105 are expected, and Officials advise drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. When outdoors, wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing and limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action if you see symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 8, 2026, 1:53 a.m. ET

    Heat Advisory Issued for 10 Missouri Counties on September 8

    The National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri, has issued a Heat Advisory for September 8, 2026, from noon to 8 PM CDT. The advisory covers Benton, Camden, Hickory, Miller, Morgan, Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, and Taney counties in Missouri.

    Heat index values up to 105 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The advisory urges residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. It also recommends wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and taking action when seeing symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

    The Heat Advisory expires at 8 PM CDT this evening.

  2. Sep 8, 2026, 1:51 a.m. ET

    Heat Advisory: NWS Warns of Heat Illness Risk in 10 Missouri Counties

    The National Weather Service (NWS) in Springfield, Missouri, has issued a Heat Advisory warning that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The advisory will be in effect from noon (12:00 PM CDT) to 8 PM CDT on September 8, 2026, for Benton, Camden, Hickory, Miller, Morgan, Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, and Taney counties.

    Heat index values up to 105 are expected. The NWS advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. It recommends wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and taking action when seeing symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

  3. Sep 8, 2026, 1:46 a.m. ETFirst report

    Heat Advisory Issued for 10 Missouri Counties Until 8 PM CDT

    The National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri, has issued a Heat Advisory for September 8, 2026, effective from noon until 8 PM CDT (20:00 CDT). The advisory covers Benton, Camden, Hickory, Miller, Morgan, Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, and Taney Counties in Missouri.

    Heat index values up to 105 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The advisory was issued at 12:39 AM CDT on September 8.

    Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. Extra precautions are urged when outside, including wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing and limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke are seen.

    The advisory expires at 8 PM CDT (20:00 CDT) on September 8, 2026.

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