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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
411 AM CDT Sun Jul 20 2025


KSZ021>023-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-202200-
/O.CON.KTOP.XH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250724T0000Z/
Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Burlingame, Minneapolis, Maple Hill,
Grantville, Paxico, Manhattan, Oskaloosa, Herington, Alta Vista,
Garnett, Perry, Meriden, Burlington, Abilene, McFarland, Ottawa,
Valley Falls, Wamego, Alma, Junction City, Topeka, Overbrook,
Clay Center, Bennington, Council Grove, Emporia, Lyndon, Osage
City, Lebo, Eskridge, Harveyville, McLouth, Carbondale, Lawrence,
St. Marys, and Nortonville
411 AM CDT Sun Jul 20 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and 
  northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during 
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car 
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose 
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning 
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and 
heat stroke.

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. Heat stroke is an 
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

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