weather Heat Advisory(WKY)canceled

.A hot and very humid air mass will cause heat index values to

reach very dangerous levels on Friday and Saturday.

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM CDT

SATURDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...High temperatures will reach the mid 90s Friday

and Saturday, with some upper 90s possible near the Illinois

River valley.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...The heat index will reach above 100 degrees

as early as late morning, and peak between 108 and 113 degrees

during the afternoon on both days.

* IMPACTS...Heat illnesses may occur rapidly with prolonged

exposure and overexertion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is

expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity

will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are

possible. 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, if you work or spend time outside. When

possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or

evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat

stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible

and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and

Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks

in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat

should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an

emergency, call 9 1 1.

The Heat Advisory Area has just been expanded eastward some to include the Louisville area.

National Weather Service Louisville KY

333 PM EDT Fri Jun 29 2018

...Heat Advisory In Effect Tomorrow...

.Strong high pressure will allow high temperatures to reach the

mid 90s. These hot temperatures combined with high humidity will

lead to heat index values peaking around 105 degrees for several

hours tomorrow afternoon.

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Including the cities of Paoli, Salem, Scottsburg, Jasper,

English, Tell City, Corydon, New Albany, Jeffersonville,

Lewisport, Hawesville, Hardinsburg, Brandenburg, Hartford,

and Louisville

333 PM EDT Fri Jun 29 2018 /233 PM CDT Fri Jun 29 2018/

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/ TO 8 PM EDT

/7 PM CDT/ SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Heat

Advisory, which is in effect from noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ to 8 PM

EDT /7 PM CDT/ Saturday.

* TEMPERATURE...Temperatures in the mid 90s combined with high

humidity will create peak heat index values around 105 degrees

tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The combination of heat and humidity will lead to an

increased risk of heat-related stress and illness. The very

young, the elderly, those without air conditioning, and those

participating in strenuous outdoor activities will be the most

susceptible. Also, car interiors can reach lethal temperatures

in a matter of minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is

expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity

will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are

possible. 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...if you work or spend time outside. When

possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or

evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat

stroke. Wear lightweight and lose fitting clothing when possible

and drink plenty of water.

It is roasting in NKY right now.

It is roasting in NKY right now.

It is in Richmond too.