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Extreme Heat Warning — Bourbon, KS, Crawford, KS, Cherokee, KS, Benton, MO, Morgan, MO, Miller, MO, Maries, MO, Vernon, MO, St. Clair, MO, Hickory, MO, Camden, MO, Barton, MO, Cedar, MO, Polk, MO, Dallas, MO, Jasper, MO, Dade, MO, Newton, MO, Lawrence, MO, McDonald, MO
Issued
Expires
8:00 PM CDT · Wed, Aug 12 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KSGF

Affected Areas

Bourbon, KS Crawford, KS Cherokee, KS Benton, MO Morgan, MO Miller, MO Maries, MO Vernon, MO St. Clair, MO Hickory, MO Camden, MO Barton, MO Cedar, MO Polk, MO Dallas, MO Jasper, MO Dade, MO Newton, MO Lawrence, MO McDonald, MO

Official Bulletin

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WWUS73 KSGF 100250
NPWSGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Springfield MO
950 PM CDT Sun Aug 9 2026

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>069-077>080-088-089-093-094-101-120300-
/O.CON.KSGF.XH.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260813T0100Z/
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-St.
Clair-Hickory-Camden-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-Jasper-Dade-Newton-
Lawrence-McDonald-
Including the cities of Appleton City, Carthage, Vichy, Charity,
Filley, Noel, Anderson, Joplin, Meinert, Edmonson, Neutral,
Tiffin, Cole Camp, Marionville, Eldon, Crockerville, Camdenton,
Hermitage, Roach, Caplinger Mills, Olive, Lockwood, Neosho,
Johnson City, Sherwin, Arnica, Plad, Quincy, Cedar Springs,
Foose, Windyville, Whitakerville, Kenoma, El Dorado Springs,
Goodman, Mount Vernon, Columbus, Lamar, Stockton, Pawnee Station,
Pineville, Nevada, Stippville, Village of Four Seasons, Warsaw,
Fort Scott, Riverton, Buffalo, March, Greenfield, Bolivar,
Chicopee, Pittsburg, South West City, Osage Beach, Wheatland,
Lincoln, Lowell, Lake Ozark, Mora, Rocky Mount, Lone Oak,
Decaturville, Rocky Comfort, Aurora, Laurie, Weaubleau,
Versailles, Aurora Springs, Cross Timbers, Stover, and Baxter
Springs
950 PM CDT Sun Aug 9 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with daily maximum heat index
  values around 105 expected. Overnight low temperatures will remain
  in the upper 70s to lower 80s.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, southwest, and
  west central Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MOZ070-071-081>083-090>092-095>098-102>106-120300-
/O.CON.KSGF.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260813T0100Z/
Pulaski-Phelps-Laclede-Texas-Dent-Greene-Webster-Wright-Christian-
Douglas-Howell-Shannon-Barry-Stone-Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
Including the cities of Dogwood, Bangert, Roby, Mountain Grove,
Pottersville, Lebanon, Lake Spring, Vanzant, South Fork, Monett,
Couch, Montier, Graff, Selmore, Seymour, Wilderness, Rogersville,
Thomasville, Kirbyville, Winona, Plato, Powersite, Howes,
Christian Center, Ozark, Salem, Silver Dollar City, Huggins,
Branson, Hollister, Dawson, Mansfield, Ozark Beach, Northview,
Lynchburg, Edgewater Beach, Rolla, Jadwin, Crane, Alton, Darien,
Birch Tree, Indian Point, Thayer, Madry, Wasola, Squires,
Springfield, Gladden, Teresita, Cassville, Waynesville, Laquey,
Nixa, Pomona, Siloam Springs, Kimberling City, Greer, West
Plains, Ava, Duncan, Goodhope, Elsey, White Church, Forsyth,
Rome, Marshfield, Bendavis, Fort Leonard Wood, and Northwye
950 PM CDT Sun Aug 9 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Daily maximum heat index values around 100 degrees are
  expected with a few locations reaching 105 degrees.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
  southwest Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
http://weather.gov/sgf

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