# HEADLINE
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EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING
# DETAILS
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WHAT
For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values reaching 108 to 114. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with peak heat index values around 105 possible.
WHERE
Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Lyon, Osage, and Shawnee Counties.
WHEN
For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from this evening through Tuesday evening.
IMPACTS
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
ISSUED AT
Monday, July 27, 2026 at 2:24 AM CDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Topeka KS
HEADER
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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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
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Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Lyon, Osage, Shawnee
Including the cities of Lawrence, Ottawa, Overbrook, Lebo, Garnett, Emporia, Burlingame, Burlington, Lyndon, Carbondale, Topeka, and Osage City