⚠️ Extreme Heat Warning – Stafford; Pratt; Barber – Friday, August 14, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 14 at 3:41AM CDT until August 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Details

* 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.

Instructions

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.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.