June 28, 20188 yr .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.
June 29, 20188 yr Author 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. INZ076>078-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>026-030-300900- /O.NEW.KLMK.HT.Y.0002.180630T1600Z-180701T0000Z/ Orange-Washington-Scott-Dubois-Crawford-Perry-Harrison-Floyd- Clark-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-Jefferson- 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.
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