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Excessive Heat Warning — Harper, KS, Sumner, KS, Cowley, KS, Elk, KS, Wilson, KS, Neosho, KS, Chautauqua, KS, Montgomery, KS, Labette, KS, Reno, KS, Harvey, KS, Butler, KS, Greenwood, KS, Woodson, KS, Allen, KS, Kingman, KS, Sedgwick, KS
Issued
12:00 PM CDT · Tue, Jul 21 2026
Expires
8:00 PM CDT · Tue, Jul 21 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KICT

Affected Areas

Harper, KS Sumner, KS Cowley, KS Elk, KS Wilson, KS Neosho, KS Chautauqua, KS Montgomery, KS Labette, KS Reno, KS Harvey, KS Butler, KS Greenwood, KS Woodson, KS Allen, KS Kingman, KS Sedgwick, KS

Official Bulletin

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WWUS73 KICT 210631
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
131 AM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

KSZ091>096-098>100-220100-
/O.CON.KICT.XH.W.0001.260721T1700Z-260722T0100Z/
Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Harper, Grenola, Cedar Vale, Neodesha,
Anthony, Winfield, Arkansas City, Wellington, Howard, Longton,
Fredonia, Moline, Sedan, Parsons, Chanute, Independence, Coffeyville,
and Attica
131 AM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115
  expected.

* WHERE...Cowley, Harper, Sumner, Chautauqua, Elk, Labette,
  Montgomery, Neosho, and Wilson Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

KSZ067>072-082-083-220100-
/O.CON.KICT.HT.Y.0008.260721T1700Z-260722T0100Z/
Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-
Including the cities of Derby, Iola, Augusta, Rose Hill, El Dorado,
Newton, Bel Aire, Haysville, Yates Center, Mulvane, Madison, Eureka,
Park City, Valley Center, Humboldt, Kingman, Hutchinson, and Andover
131 AM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.

* WHERE...Butler, Harvey, Kingman, Reno, Sedgwick, Allen, Greenwood,
  and Woodson Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

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