URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Paducah KY

324 AM CDT Sat Jul 22 2017

 

...Dangerous levels of heat and humidity to continue through the

weekend...

 

.A large upper level high will be slow to break down through the

weekend, resulting in persistent heat and humidity.

 

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Including the cities of Fort Branch, Petersburg, Poseyville,

Evansville, Boonville, Rockport, Mayfield, Smithland, Benton,

Murray, Marion, Eddyville, Cadiz, Princeton, Morganfield, Dixon,

Madisonville, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Owensboro, Calhoun,

Greenville, and Elkton

324 AM CDT Sat Jul 22 2017

 

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

 

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued an Excessive

Heat Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT Sunday. The Heat

Advisory is no longer in effect.

 

* TIMING...through Sunday evening.

 

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...Peak heat indices will be around 110 degrees

this afternoon most areas. Some locales may reach as high as

115. On Sunday, peak indices will range from 100 to 110

degrees.A slight chance of thunderstorms and some added cloud

cover may hold heat index values down in some areas Sunday.

 

* IMPACTS...The combination of the persistent hot temperatures and

high humidity results in a high risk of heat-related 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 will reach lethal

temperatures in a matter of minutes.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 

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.

 

An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of

dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot

temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous

situation in which heat illnesses are likely. Drink plenty of

fluids...stay in an air-conditioned room...stay out of the sun...

and check up on relatives and neighbors.