Prescott, KS Warnings, Watches and Advisories

When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

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 Prescott.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 1:47PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 1:18PM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:43PM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 105. Minimal overnight relief with temperatures in the middle to upper 70s. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:35PM CDT until September 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

* WHAT...Heat index values up to around 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Rice, and Russell Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and may cause heat illnesses.

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:35PM CDT until September 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

* WHAT...Heat index values up to around 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:02PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. Overnight low temperatures between 72 and 77. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and east central and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Steady south winds (10 to 15 MPH) will provide some relief during the afternoons, although winds will decrease in the late afternoon and evenings each day.

Air Quality Alert issued September 1 at 2:37PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

The Mid-America Regional Council has issued a code Orange Air Quality Alert for the Kansas City metropolitan area, with ground level ozone being the primary pollutant until 7 PM CDT this evening. Additionally, a code Orange Air Quality Alert for the Kansas City metropolitan area is in effect Wednesday from 9 AM CDT to 7 PM CDT. Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which lead to ozone formation. These activities include refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling idling vehicles unnecessarily and using gasoline powered lawn equipment. Positive activities include car pooling, biking to work, delaying or combining errands, and using water-based paints and cleaners. When pollution levels are elevated, the Mid-America Regional Council recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician. For further information, please see the Mid-America Regional Council air quality program website at http://www.airqkc.org.