Heat Advisory for Cloud, Clay, Riley and Other Kansas Counties Through Monday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas, including Cloud, Clay, and Riley counties, in effect until 7 PM CDT Monday, August 31, 2026.
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Aug 30, 2026, 12:53 p.m. ET
Heat Advisory for Cloud, Clay, Riley and Other Kansas Counties Through Monday
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas, in effect until 7 PM CDT Monday, August 31, 2026. The advisory, issued on August 30, 2026, warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.
Heat index values up to 105 are expected. The advisory covers 18 counties, including Cloud, Clay, Riley, Pottawatomie, Jackson, Jefferson, Ottawa, Dickinson, Geary, Morris, Wabaunsee, Shawnee, Douglas, Lyon, Osage, Franklin, Coffey, and Anderson. Cities affected include Lawrence, Manhattan, Topeka, and others.
The Weather Service advises taking extra precautions when outside, wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, and limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency; call 9 1 1. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles, as car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in minutes.
Aug 30, 2026, 12:52 p.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory in Effect Until 7 PM CDT Monday for Cloud, Clay, Riley and Other Kansas Counties
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a heat advisory in effect from 1 PM CDT Sunday, August 30, 2026, until 7 PM CDT Monday, August 31, 2026. The advisory covers portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas, including 18 counties: Anderson, Clay, Cloud, Coffey, Dickinson, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Jackson, Jefferson, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Ottawa, Pottawatomie, Riley, Shawnee, and Wabaunsee. Cities affected include Abilene, Alma, Bennington, Burlington, Burlingame, Carbondale, Concordia, Council Grove, Garnett, Harveyville, Herington, Lawrence, Lebo, Manhattan, Maple Hill, McFarland, Meriden, Minneapolis, Nortonville, Osage City, Ottawa, Paxico, Perry, St. Marys, and Valley Falls.
Heat index values up to 105 are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke. The National Weather Service advises taking extra precautions when outside, including wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and taking action when symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke appear. For outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency; call 9 1 1. Do not leave young children or pets in unattended vehicles, as car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in minutes.
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