Weather Alerts for Johnson County KS

Issued by the National Weather Service

Extreme Heat Warning  EXTREME HEAT WARNING   Extreme Heat Warning
JOHNSON COUNTY KS

Areas Affected:
Miami - Linn - Leavenworth - Wyandotte - Johnson - Platte - Clay - Ray - Carroll - Chariton - Randolph - Jackson - Lafayette - Saline - Howard - Cass - Johnson - Pettis - Cooper - Bates - Henry
Effective: Sat, 7/19 3:28pm Updated: Sat, 7/19 10:50pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 7/20 5:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105
to 110 expected. Additionally, overnight lows may reside in the
mid to upper 70s at times, reducing ability to recover from
daytime heat.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday.

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

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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.