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National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory for South-Central Kansas Counties

A Heat Advisory will be in effect on Tuesday afternoon and evening as heat index values reach up to 108 degrees.

4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 17, 2026, 4:41 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 17, 2026, 5:13 p.m. ET
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An official from the National Weather Service in Dodge City, Kansas, indicates that a is set for August 18, 2026. The begins at 1 PM CDT and expires at 8 PM CDT on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. According to official weather service records, heat index values of 104 to 108 degrees are expected across zones, including Affected cities include Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, Macksville, Stafford, Greensburg, Lake Coldwater, Medicine Lodge, Kiowa, Haviland, Pratt, St. John, and Protection. The record notes that Official precautions recommend drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking up on relatives and neighbors. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments to reduce risk during outdoor work. The record states that anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location, and notes that heat stroke is an emergency where people should call 9 1 1.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 17, 2026, 4:58 p.m. ET

    Heat Advisory in Effect for Six South-Central Kansas Counties Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday

    A Heat Advisory is in force across six south-central Kansas counties on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, according to the alert record issued by the National Weather Service Dodge City KS.

    The advisory takes effect at 1 PM CDT and expires at 8 PM CDT the same day, Aug. 18, 2026. It is not in force before or after that window. The record was issued at 3:18 p.m. CDT on Aug. 17, 2026.

    The advisory covers 6 counties: Barber, Comanche, Kiowa, Pratt, Stafford, and Clark Counties. Affected cities listed in the record include Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, Macksville, Stafford, Greensburg, Lake Coldwater, Medicine Lodge, Kiowa, Haviland, Pratt, St. John, and Protection.

    The record states that heat index values of 104 to 108 degrees are expected, and that hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

    Precautions listed in the record advise people to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during 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. The record notes that heat stroke is an emergency and that people should call 9 1 1.

  2. Aug 17, 2026, 4:54 p.m. ET

    NWS Warns Hot Temperatures May Cause Heat Illnesses in South-Central Kansas

    Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses on August 18, 2026, according to official records from the National Weather Service Dodge City KS. The advisory starts at 1 PM CDT and expires at 8 PM CDT on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, covering Barber, Comanche, Kiowa, Pratt, Stafford, and Clark Counties. Heat index values of 104 to 108 degrees are expected in cities including Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, Macksville, Stafford, Greensburg, Lake Coldwater, Medicine Lodge, Kiowa, Haviland, Pratt, St. John, and Protection. Official records advise drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking up on relatives and neighbors. 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, and official guidance states heat stroke is an emergency and to call 9 1 1.

  3. Aug 17, 2026, 4:41 p.m. ETFirst report

    Heat Advisory Issued for South-Central Kansas Counties

    This is a developing situation. Official records from the National Weather Service Dodge City KS show that a Heat Advisory has been issued for August 18, 2026. The advisory begins at 1 PM CDT and expires at 8 PM CDT.

    The advisory covers Barber, Comanche, Kiowa, Pratt, Stafford, and Clark Counties across six zones. Cities listed in the advisory include Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, Macksville, Stafford, Greensburg, Lake Coldwater, Medicine Lodge, Kiowa, Haviland, Pratt, St. John, and Protection. Official records indicate that heat index values of 104 to 108 degrees are expected.

    National Weather Service records state that hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Recommended precautions include drinking plenty of fluids, remaining in air-conditioned rooms, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. 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 official records advise calling 9 1 1 for heat stroke emergencies.

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