July 3, 20188 yr A Heat Advisory has been issued for the rest of the state of Kentucky not covered by the Excessive Heat Warning. NWS-Paducah 222 PM CDT Tue Jul 3 2018 ...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM CDT THURSDAY... * HEAT INDEX...peaking from 102 to 110 degrees Wednesday, Independence Day afternoon, and again Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will likely 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... The heat and humidity over the next couple of days will be extremely dangerous. Given the number of outdoor activities associated with the 4th of July, the concern for heat related illnesses is only heightened. Take extra care over the next couple of days. The heat will be stifling for those outdoors, with little relief in the shade expected, as very light wind is forecast. Spend as much time indoors in air conditioning as you can. Only minor relief is anticipated at sunset, through about 10 p.m. as heat indices will still be in the upper 80s to mid 90s the evening of the 4th. NWS-Louisville Franklin-Scott-Harrison-Spencer-Anderson-Woodford-Fayette-Bourbon- Nicholas-Nelson-Washington-Mercer-Jessamine-Clark-Larue-Marion- Boyle-Garrard-Madison-Hart-Green-Taylor-Allen-Barren-Monroe- Metcalfe-Adair-Cumberland- Including the cities of Frankfort, Georgetown, Cynthiana, Taylorsville, Lawrenceburg, Versailles, Lexington, Paris, Carlisle, Bardstown, Springfield, Harrodsburg, Nicholasville, Winchester, Hodgenville, Lebanon, Danville, Lancaster, Richmond, Horse Cave, Greensburg, Campbellsville, Scottsville, Glasgow, Tompkinsville, Edmonton, Columbia, and Burkesville 329 PM EDT Tue Jul 3 2018 /229 PM CDT Tue Jul 3 2018/ ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ TO 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ WEDNESDAY... * TEMPERATURE...Temperatures rising into the mid 90s combined with high humidity will result in peak heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees on Independence Day. * IMPACTS...This combination of heat and humidity will lead to an increased risk of heat-related stress and illness. The very young, elderly, those without air conditioning, and those participating in strenuous outdoor activities are 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 create a situation in which heat-related 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. NWS-Jackson 256 PM EDT Tue Jul 3 2018 ...Heat Advisory In Effect For Independence Day... KYZ068-069-079-080-083>088-113>118-120-040900- /O.EXA.KJKL.HT.Y.0001.180704T1500Z-180705T0000Z/ Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox- Bell-Harlan-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Pike- Including the cities of Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 256 PM EDT Tue Jul 3 2018 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * TEMPERATURE...Temperatures in the low to mid 90s combined with high humidity will result in peak heat index values around 105 on Independence Day. * IMPACTS...This combination of heat and humidity will lead to an increased risk of heat-related stress and illness. The very young, elderly, those without air conditioning, and those participating in strenuous outdoor activities are 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. Take extra precautions during any outdoor Independence Day Holiday activities, drink plenty of fluids, wear light weight and loose fitting clothing, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency, call 9 1 1.
July 5, 20188 yr Author The Heat Advisory continues for part of Kentucky for Thursday. 928 PM EDT Wed Jul 4 2018 /828 PM CDT Wed Jul 4 2018/ ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ THURSDAY... * TEMPERATURE...Highs in the lower to middle 90s combined with high humidity will result in peak heat index values between 105 and 110 Thursday. * IMPACTS...Increased risk of heat-related stress and illness. The very young, elderly, those without air conditioning, and those participating in strenuous outdoor activities are the most susceptible. Vehicle 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 create a situation in which heat-related 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.
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