Severe Thunderstorms Set to Roam the Northern Plains
Severe weather may be found across the northern Plains this afternoon, with these storms slowly progressing east and reaching the East Coast by the early to middle part of next week.
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Weather Alerts For Richmond, KS
Extreme Heat Watch
-# HEADLINE -------------------- EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT MONDAY EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 114. For the Extreme Heat Watch, continued dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 possible. WHERE Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Lyon, Osage, and Shawnee Counties. WHEN For the first Extreme Heat Warning and second Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT Monday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday evening. IMPACTS Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. ISSUED AT Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 11:40 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Topeka KS HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Lyon, Osage, Shawnee Including the cities of Lebo, Osage City, Lyndon, Topeka, Burlingame, Burlington, Ottawa, Garnett, Carbondale, Emporia, Overbrook, and Lawrence
Extreme Heat Warning
-# HEADLINE -------------------- EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT MONDAY EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 114. For the Extreme Heat Watch, continued dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 possible. WHERE Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Lyon, Osage, and Shawnee Counties. WHEN For the first Extreme Heat Warning and second Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT Monday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday evening. IMPACTS Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. ISSUED AT Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 11:40 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Topeka KS HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Lyon, Osage, Shawnee Including the cities of Lebo, Osage City, Lyndon, Topeka, Burlingame, Burlington, Ottawa, Garnett, Carbondale, Emporia, Overbrook, and Lawrence
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