Dangerous Heat Conditions Persist Across Central US and Southeast with Heat Index Values Up to 112°F

Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories are in effect across portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas, as well as north central and west central Missouri, through Friday, August 14, 2026, with heat index values up to 112°F. Additionally, parts of southeast Alabama, the Florida Big Bend and Panhandle, and south central and southwest Georgia are experiencing dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115°F, continuing through the weekend. These conditions significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses.