Aug 03, 2023

NWS-Wichita: Heat continues this afternoon

Posted Aug 03, 2023 2:00 PM
Dangerous heat continues
Dangerous heat continues

Dangerously high heat indices are expected this afternoon. This will especially be true in Southeast Kansas where heat indices are expected to breach 110.


Around 3:25pm yesterday, Aug. 2, the temperature at the Wichita Eisenhower National Airport soared to 107 degrees. This is now the hottest temperature of the year so far in Wichita, surpassing 106 degrees which was set Tuesday.

Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Graphic. NWS
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Graphic. NWS