June 27, 20188 yr Heat and humidity will return to Kentucky to end the week. Heat index values possibly exceeding 100 degrees from Friday through Sunday. The NAM which as of now only goes through Sunday morning plainly shows this incoming heat and humidity. First, for Friday, the highs look to range from the mid to upper 80s across most of the state while the highs in low 90s will be possible in Western Kentucky. Friday NAM simulated air temperatures from 2 to 11 pm EDT While the heat index will range around the low to mid-90s with some in Western Kentucky may see heat index around 100. Highs on Saturday look to be in the low to mid-90s across the entire state. The heat index will be in the mid to upper 90s for most of the state especially east of I-65. West of I-65 the heat index could range from 100-107. I will update on Sunday in the morning. Here are some tips to beat the heat. WHAT TO DO NOW: Prepare Find places in your community where you can go to get cool. Keep your home cool by doing the following: Cover windows with drapes or shades. Weather-strip doors and windows. Use window reflectors, such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard, to reflect heat back outside. Add insulation to keep the heat out. Use attic fans to clear the hot air. Install window air conditioners and insulate around them. Learn to recognize the signs of heat-related illness. WHAT TO DO DURING Be Safe Never leave a child, adult, or animal alone inside a vehicle on a warm day. Find places with air conditioning. Libraries, shopping malls, and community centers can provide a cool place to take a break from the heat. If you’re outside, find shade. Wear a hat wide enough to protect your face. Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. If you or someone you care for is on a special diet, ask a doctor how best to accommodate it. Do not use electric fans when the temperature outside is more than 95 degrees, as this could increase the risk of heat-related illness. Fans create air flow and a false sense of comfort but do not reduce body temperature. Avoid high-energy activities. Check yourself, family members, and neighbors for signs of heat-related illness. RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND Know the signs of heat-related illness and the ways to respond to it: HEAT CRAMPS Signs: Muscle pains or spasms in the stomach, arms, or legs Actions: Go to a cooler location. Remove excess clothing. Take sips of cool sports drinks with salt and sugar. Get medical help if cramps last more than an hour. HEAT EXHAUSTION Signs: Heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting, or fainting Actions: Go to an air-conditioned place and lie down. Loosen or remove clothing. Take a cool bath. Take sips of cool sports drinks with salt and sugar. Get medical help if symptoms get worse or last more than an hour. HEAT STROKE Signs: Extremely high body temperature (above 103 degrees) taken orally; red, hot, and dry skin with no sweat; rapid, strong pulse; dizziness; confusion; or unconsciousness Actions: Call 911 or get the person to a hospital immediately. Cool down with whatever methods are available until medical help arrives.
June 27, 20188 yr Should be a fun weekend at work. The drinkers will drink the same amount and be twice as intoxicated before they even realize it.
June 29, 20188 yr Author Here are the maps for Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm EDT Air Temperature Heat index for the same time period.
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