Active AlertsEast Kansas City, MO

What: Dangerously hot and prolonged conditions with heat index values in excess of 105 possible.
Where: Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and west central Missouri.
When: Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

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.