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Excessive Heat Warning 2, NWS Kansas City, MO

July 29, 20219 counties in Missouri; 7 counties in Kansas

NWS Kansas City, MO issued this excessive heat warning at Jul 29, 2021, 2:55 PM CDT for 9 counties in Missouri; 7 counties in Kansas. It was in force for 29 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 29, 2021, 2:55 PM CDT (19:55 UTC)
Expired
Jul 30, 2021, 7:38 PM CDT
In force
29 hr
Issued by
NWS Kansas City, MO

Counties Atchison County, KS, Doniphan County, KS, Johnson County, KS, Leavenworth County, KS, Linn County, KS, Miami County, KS, Wyandotte County, KS, Bates County, MO, Buchanan County, MO, Cass County, MO, Clay County, MO, Henry County, MO, Jackson County, MO, Johnson County, MO, Pettis County, MO, Platte County, MO

The radar

The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 30 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 12:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 95 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Topeka, KS at 12:00Z on 2021-07-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1459 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Topeka, KS at 12:00Z on 2021-07-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 1 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1459 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-200 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1436 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
4 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
1 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
35 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

504 
WWUS73 KEAX 291955
NPWEAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
255 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ020-028-029-037-043>045-053-054-301000-
/O.UPG.KEAX.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210731T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KEAX.EH.W.0002.210729T1955Z-210731T0200Z/
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-
Johnson KS-Buchanan-Platte-Clay-Jackson-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-
Bates-Henry-
Including the cities of Atchison, Paola, Osawatomie, Louisburg, 
Pleasanton, La Cygne, Mound City, Wathena, Elwood, Troy, 
Highland, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Lansing, 
Kansas City Kansas, Overland Park, Stanley, Olathe, Shawnee, 
Lenexa, St. Joseph Airport, St. Joseph, Parkville, Platte City, 
Riverside, Weatherby Lake, Weston, Gladstone, Liberty, 
Excelsior Springs, Kansas City, Independence, Belton, Raymore, 
Harrisonville, Pleasant Hill, Warrensburg, Sedalia, Butler, 
Adrian, Rich Hill, Clinton, and Windsor
255 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between
  105 and 110 this afternoon, and near 105 Friday afternoon. 

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and 
  central, northwest and west central Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...cumulative effects of several days of heat
  will result in dangerous heat conditions. 

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

MOZ001-002-011-012-300200-
/O.CON.KEAX.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210730T0200Z/
Atchison MO-Nodaway-Holt-Andrew-
Including the cities of Tarkio, Rock Port, Fairfax, Maryville, 
Mound City, Oregon, Maitland, Forest City, Craig, Savannah, 
and Country Club Villa
255 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat indicies 105 to 110 this afternoon. 

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and 
  northwest and west central Missouri.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 9 PM CDT Thursday.

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

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

MOZ003>008-013>017-021>025-030>033-038>040-046-300200-
/O.CON.KEAX.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210730T0200Z/
Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-De Kalb-Daviess-
Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Clinton-Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Macon-
Ray-Carroll-Chariton-Randolph-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Cooper-
Including the cities of Grant City, Albany, Stanberry, King City,
Bethany, Princeton, Mercer, Unionville, Lancaster, Queen City, 
Greentop, Downing, Glenwood, Maysville, Stewartsville, Osborn, 
Union Star, Clarksdale, Gallatin, Jamesport, Trenton, Milan, 
Green City, Kirksville, Cameron, Plattsburg, Lathrop, Hamilton, 
Braymer, Polo, Breckenridge, Chillicothe, Brookfield, Marceline, 
Macon, La Plata, Richmond, Lawson, Carrollton, Salisbury, 
Brunswick, Keytesville, Moberly, Odessa, Higginsville, Lexington,
Concordia, Marshall, Fayette, Glasgow, New Franklin, 
and Boonville
255 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, 
  northwest and west central Missouri.

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 9 PM CDT Thursday.

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

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

Blair
3 follow-up statements
775 
WWUS73 KEAX 300842
NPWEAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
342 AM CDT Fri Jul 30 2021

KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ020-028-029-037-043>045-053-054-302115-
/O.CON.KEAX.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210731T0200Z/
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-
Johnson KS-Buchanan-Platte-Clay-Jackson-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-
Bates-Henry-
Including the cities of Atchison, Paola, Osawatomie, Louisburg, 
Pleasanton, La Cygne, Mound City, Wathena, Elwood, Troy, 
Highland, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Lansing, 
Kansas City Kansas, Overland Park, Stanley, Olathe, Shawnee, 
Lenexa, St. Joseph Airport, St. Joseph, Parkville, Platte City, 
Riverside, Weatherby Lake, Weston, Gladstone, Liberty, 
Excelsior Springs, Kansas City, Independence, Belton, Raymore, 
Harrisonville, Pleasant Hill, Warrensburg, Sedalia, Butler, 
Adrian, Rich Hill, Clinton, and Windsor
342 AM CDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 100
  to 105.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and 
  central, northwest and west central Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.


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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$
982 
WWUS73 KEAX 302024
NPWEAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
324 PM CDT Fri Jul 30 2021

KSZ057-060-MOZ053-311200-
/O.NEW.KEAX.EH.W.0003.210731T1800Z-210801T0100Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210731T0200Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Bates-
Including the cities of Paola, Osawatomie, Louisburg, Pleasanton,
La Cygne, Mound City, Butler, Adrian, and Rich Hill
324 PM CDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot
  conditions with heat index values up to 106. For the second
  Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat
  index values up to 105expected.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Miami and Linn KS Counties. In Missouri, 
  Bates County.

* WHEN...For the first Excessive Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT 
  this evening. For the second Excessive Heat Warning, from 1 PM 
  to 8 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

KSZ025-102>105-MOZ020-028-029-037-043>045-054-310200-
/O.CON.KEAX.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210731T0200Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Buchanan-
Platte-Clay-Jackson-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-Henry-
Including the cities of Atchison, Wathena, Elwood, Troy, 
Highland, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Lansing, 
Kansas City Kansas, Overland Park, Stanley, Olathe, Shawnee, 
Lenexa, St. Joseph Airport, St. Joseph, Parkville, Platte City, 
Riverside, Weatherby Lake, Weston, Gladstone, Liberty, 
Excelsior Springs, Kansas City, Independence, Belton, Raymore, 
Harrisonville, Pleasant Hill, Warrensburg, Sedalia, Clinton, 
and Windsor
324 PM CDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105
  to 110.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and 
  central, northwest and west central Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase
  the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
  working or participating in outdoor activities.

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$
492 
WWUS73 KEAX 310038
NPWEAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
738 PM CDT Fri Jul 30 2021

KSZ057-060-MOZ053-311000-
/O.CAN.KEAX.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210731T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.EH.W.0003.210731T1800Z-210801T0100Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Bates-
Including the cities of Paola, Osawatomie, Louisburg, Pleasanton,
La Cygne, Mound City, Butler, Adrian, and Rich Hill
738 PM CDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions Saturday afternoon with heat 
  index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Linn KS and Miami Counties. In Missouri, 
  Bates County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

KSZ025-102>105-MOZ020-028-029-037-043>045-054-310145-
/O.CAN.KEAX.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210731T0200Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Buchanan-
Platte-Clay-Jackson-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-Henry-
Including the cities of Atchison, Wathena, Elwood, Troy, 
Highland, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Lansing, 
Kansas City Kansas, Overland Park, Stanley, Olathe, Shawnee, 
Lenexa, St. Joseph Airport, St. Joseph, Parkville, Platte City, 
Riverside, Weatherby Lake, Weston, Gladstone, Liberty, 
Excelsior Springs, Kansas City, Independence, Belton, Raymore, 
Harrisonville, Pleasant Hill, Warrensburg, Sedalia, Clinton, 
and Windsor
738 PM CDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures have cooled this evening and are anticipated to cool
further during the overnight hours. With lower temperatures
expected tomorrow the excessive heat warning has been cancelled.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Kansas City, MO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 29, 5:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEAXGrundy49 min
Jul 29, 6:08 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEAXSullivan52 min
Jul 29, 6:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEAXSullivan48 min

Nearby

Excessive Heat Warnings in Missouri, 2021Excessive Heat Warnings in Kansas, 2021Every excessive heat warning in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.