Heat Advisory for Republic, Washington, Marshall and Other Kansas Counties Through Friday
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas, including Republic, Washington, and Marshall counties, effective from 1 PM Wednesday, September 2, 2026, to 8 PM CDT Friday, September 4, 2026.
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Heat Advisory for Republic, Washington, Marshall and Other Kansas Counties Through Friday Evening
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas, effective from 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2026, to 8 p.m. CDT Friday, September 4, 2026. The advisory covers 23 counties, including Republic, Washington, Marshall, Nemaha, Brown, Cloud, Clay, Riley, Pottawatomie, Jackson, Jefferson, Ottawa, Dickinson, Geary, Morris, Wabaunsee, Shawnee, Douglas, Lyon, Osage, Franklin, Coffey, and Anderson.
Heat index values up to 106 degrees are expected. The advisory warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke. Residents are advised to take extra precautions when outside, wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, and limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments for outdoor work. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location, and 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.
The advisory expires at 8 p.m. CDT Friday, September 4, 2026.
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