{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.e31c66e82c231fe845fa91c3bab4412be04f98f9.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 1:30PM CDT until July 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.e31c66e82c231fe845fa91c3bab4412be04f98f9.002.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Topeka KS"},"word_count":211,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 1:30PM CDT until July 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Republic; Washington; Marshall; Nemaha; Brown; Cloud; Clay; Riley; Pottawatomie; Jackson; Jefferson; Ottawa; Dickinson; Geary; Morris; Wabaunsee; Shawnee; Douglas; Lyon; Osage; Franklin\n**Issued by:** NWS Topeka KS\n**Sent:** 2026-07-20T13:30:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-20T13:30:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-20T21:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108.\n\n* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and\nnortheast Kansas.\n\n* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.\n\n* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat\nillnesses to occur.\n\n## Instructions\nDrink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out\nof the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young\nchildren and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles\nunder any circumstances.\n\nTake extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When\npossible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or\nevening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat\nstroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when\npossible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational\nSafety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent\nrest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone\novercome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.\nHeat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1."}