Heat Advisory for Jefferson, Wayne IL, Edwards and Surrounding Areas Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday
The National Weather Service warns of heat index values up to 108, with hot temperatures and high humidity potentially causing heat illnesses.
Ripley County, Missouri FirstAlerts
Everything reported for Ripley County and within 40 miles of it, at every level. Warnings and official records name the county they apply to, which is the level most of them are issued at.
Severe Weather
14 reportsExtreme Heat Warning Issued for 37 Counties in Missouri and Kansas Through Sunday
The National Weather Service has upgraded to an Extreme Heat Warning, in effect until 8 PM CDT Sunday, September 6.
Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Southern Illinois and Surrounding Regions
The National Weather Service warns of dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109 degrees through Saturday.
Heat Advisory and Extreme Heat Watch Issued for Bourbon, Crawford, Cherokee and Other Missouri and Kansas Counties
The National Weather Service warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses across portions of southeast Kansas and Missouri, including Bourbon, Crawford, and Cherokee counties.
Heat Advisory Monday for Bourbon, Crawford, Cherokee and 34 Other Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Monday, with heat index values up to 105 expected.
National Weather Service Issues Extreme Heat Watch for Parts of Four States
The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri, effective from Tuesday morning through Friday evening, with heat index values up to 107 possible.
Disaster Declarations
3 reportsRipley County, Missouri: Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms and Flooding
Federal disaster declaration covers July 9-11, 2026, but no individual assistance for households.
Wayne County, Missouri, Gets Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms and Flooding
Federal disaster declaration covers July 9-11, 2026, but only for public infrastructure, not households.
Major Disaster Declared for Ripley County, Missouri, Following Severe Storms
Individual assistance is not available for households, but public assistance was declared for local infrastructure repairs.