Everything reported for Vernon 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.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Linn County, Kansas, and Pettis, Bates, and Henry Counties in Missouri, effective from noon to 7 PM CDT on September 9, 2026.
The National Weather Service in Kansas City warns of increased risk of heat-related illnesses as an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until 8 PM CDT Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
The National Weather Service has extended the Extreme Heat Warning for parts of Kansas and Missouri until 8 p.m. CDT Tuesday, September 8.
The National Weather Service has upgraded to an Extreme Heat Warning, in effect until 8 PM CDT Sunday, September 6.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of Kansas and Missouri, including Atchison, Miami, and Linn counties, effective from noon Monday, August 31, until 7 PM CDT Wednesday, September 2.
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.
Vernon County is included in a federal disaster declaration, but federal assistance is limited to public infrastructure and local governments.
Dade County has received a major disaster declaration for public infrastructure repair, but no individual assistance grants are available to households.
An NTSB accident record lists 12 people on board and 12 fatalities in the June 14, 2026 crash; the investigation is open and the cause has not been determined.