Carbondale, KS Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Carbondale.

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Heat Advisory issued June 20 at 11:18AM CDT until June 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

* WHAT...Afternoon heat index values between 102 and 107 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.

Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 9:12AM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

* AFFECTED AREA... Portions of eastern Colorado and areas along/east of State Highway 83. * WINDS... South-southwest winds at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY... Relative humidities between 10 and 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES... High temperatures of 100 to 107 expected. * FUELS... Fuels are not fully primed for widespread spreading fires, but will still promote fire spread in some locations. * TIMING... 10 AM through 9 PM MT/11 AM through 10 PM CT. Outdoor burning and activities that cause open sparks or flames are discouraged. Fire and emergency officials should be aware that weather conditions will be favorable for the development of grass and crop fires.

Flood Warning issued June 20 at 9:51AM CDT until June 21 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Little Arkansas River Near Halstead affecting Harvey County. Little Arkansas River At Alta Mills affecting Harvey and Reno Counties. Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Low lying agricultural fields flood north of the river gage site. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 9.6 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued June 20 at 9:51AM CDT until June 21 at 7:13AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Little Arkansas River Near Halstead affecting Harvey County. Little Arkansas River At Alta Mills affecting Harvey and Reno Counties. Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Arkansas River at Alta Mills. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Just south of Alta Mills, River Park Road floods 0.2 miles north of the river gage around NW 60th St. There are several sections along a 2 mile span south of the gage site where River Park Road takes on water. Burrton West Park may be closed due to flood waters impacting the site along W Park Rd. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 23.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 0.9 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued June 20 at 9:51AM CDT until June 21 at 8:42AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Little Arkansas River Near Halstead affecting Harvey County. Little Arkansas River At Alta Mills affecting Harvey and Reno Counties. Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Arkansas River near Halstead. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Riverside Park floods north of the river. Flood waters may begin to encroach on K89 just north of the river bridge along with a trailer park and a few residences north of Halstead. Expect field flooding on both sides of Halstead Road north of the flood gates. More field flooding occurs north of Highway 50 on the east bank of the river. Just southeast of the city, SW 48th St becomes impassable from Hertzler Rd to Essex Heights. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 26.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 6.5 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued June 20 at 9:51AM CDT until June 22 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Little Arkansas River Near Halstead affecting Harvey County. Little Arkansas River At Alta Mills affecting Harvey and Reno Counties. Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 6.4 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued June 20 at 9:43AM CDT until June 22 at 9:40AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Cow Creek near Hutchinson affecting Rice and Reno Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cow Creek near Hutchinson. * WHEN...Until late Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.8 feet, The road floods at the intersection of 56th Ave and Pennington Rd. Wilson Road takes on water between 82nd Ave to 95th Ave. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet.

Heat Advisory issued June 20 at 6:08AM MDT until June 21 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

* WHAT...Daytime temperatures around 103 to 107 degrees. Overnight temperatures may remain above 75 degrees, especially east of Highway 25. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ this morning to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Increased risk for heat related illnesses.

Heat Advisory issued June 20 at 3:57AM CDT until June 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 106 expected on Friday and Saturday. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures overnight on Friday into Saturday will have little relief with expected minimum temperatures of mid to upper 70s.

Heat Advisory issued June 20 at 2:50AM CDT until June 22 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 104 possible. The warmest day is expected to be Saturday. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon today to midnight CDT Saturday Night. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight low temperatures will fall no lower than the mid to upper 70s, providing limited relief from the heat. Steady south winds may provide some relief for those outdoors, but dehydration and heat-related illnesses remain possible even in the windy conditions.

Extreme Heat Watch issued June 20 at 2:50AM CDT until June 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 104 possible. The warmest day is expected to be Saturday. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon today to midnight CDT Saturday Night. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight low temperatures will fall no lower than the mid to upper 70s, providing limited relief from the heat. Steady south winds may provide some relief for those outdoors, but dehydration and heat-related illnesses remain possible even in the windy conditions.