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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
341 AM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026

KSZ066-081-090-150200-
/O.NEW.KDDC.XH.W.0005.260814T1800Z-260815T0200Z/
Stafford-Pratt-Barber-
Including the cities of Medicine Lodge, St. John, Stafford,
Macksville, Kiowa, and Pratt
341 AM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110
  expected.

* WHERE...Barber, Pratt, and Stafford Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 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.

&&

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KSZ065-079-080-088-089-150200-
/O.NEW.KDDC.HT.Y.0022.260814T1800Z-260815T0200Z/
Pawnee-Edwards-Kiowa-Clark-Comanche-
Including the cities of Protection, Ashland, Minneola, Lake
Coldwater, Lewis, Haviland, Greensburg, Larned, Coldwater, and
Kinsley
341 AM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Comanche, Edwards, Kiowa, Pawnee, and Clark Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 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.

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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