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Heat Advisory
Issued: 2:25 AM Sep. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to around 105. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While heat index values may not reach 105 each day, the combination of the longevity of the heat and little or limited relief during overnight periods have prompted the multi-day Heat Advisory. 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. &&
Air Quality Alert
Issued: 11:18 PM Aug. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM CDT TUESDAY... The Mid-America Regional Council has issued a code Orange Air Quality Alert for the Kansas City metropolitan area, with ground level ozone being the primary pollutant from 9 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which lead to ozone formation. These activities include refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling idling vehicles unnecessarily and using gasoline powered lawn equipment. Positive activities include car pooling, biking to work, delaying or combining errands, and using water-based paints and cleaners. When pollution levels are elevated, the Mid-America Regional Council recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician. For further information, please see the Mid-America Regional Council air quality program website at http://www.airqkc.org.
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