GAINESVILLE | An active Heat Advisory is in effect for Ozark County. CGN News is publishing this alert because official National Weather Service alert data includes one or more CGN coverage areas: Ozark County, Missouri.
What is active now
The primary active alert is Heat Advisory with NWS severity listed as Moderate, urgency listed as Expected and certainty listed as Likely.
The alert became effective 27 June 2026 at 2:17 PM EDT. The current listed expiration or ending time is 2 July 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT. Readers should rely on the latest county-specific National Weather Service alert before making safety decisions.
Current official alerts
Heat Advisory: NWS lists the affected area as Bourbon; Crawford; Cherokee; Benton; Morgan; Miller; Maries; Vernon; St. Clair; Hickory; Camden; Pulaski; Phelps; Barton; Cedar; Polk; Dallas; Laclede; Texas; Dent; Jasper; Dade; Greene; Webster; Wright; Newton; Lawrence; Christian; Douglas;…. Current listed expiration or ending time: 2 July 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT.
Coverage area
This CGN alert covers Ozark County, Missouri. Nearby communities may experience different conditions, and warnings can change quickly.
Safety
Limit strenuous outdoor activity, drink water, check on older adults and people without reliable cooling, and never leave children or pets in vehicles. Outdoor workers should use shade, rest breaks and hydration plans.
Official instruction
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
This alert should be updated if the National Weather Service issues, cancels, extends or replaces the active alert. Do not rely on this article alone for emergency decisions. Keep wireless emergency alerts enabled and monitor official NWS, NOAA, local emergency management and trusted local broadcast sources.
Additional Reporting By: National Weather Service; NOAA; National Weather Service Springfield