August 20, 20233 yr URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Paducah KY 154 PM CDT Sun Aug 20 2023 INZ082-086>088-KYZ006>022-210900- /O.UPG.KPAH.EH.A.0003.230821T1700Z-230825T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KPAH.EH.W.0003.230821T1700Z-230825T0300Z/ Pike-Vanderburgh-Warrick-Spencer-Graves-Livingston-Marshall- Calloway-Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-Union KY-Webster-Hopkins- Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean-Muhlenberg-Todd- Including the cities of Petersburg, Evansville, Boonville, Rockport, Mayfield, Smithland, Benton, Murray, Marion, Eddyville, Cadiz, Princeton, Morganfield, Dixon, Madisonville, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Owensboro, Calhoun, Greenville, and Elkton 154 PM CDT Sun Aug 20 2023 /254 PM EDT Sun Aug 20 2023/ ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /1 PM EDT/ MONDAY TO 10 PM CDT /11 PM EDT/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 115 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Indiana and western Kentucky. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will likely be the worst heat wave we have experienced this summer in terms of duration. The multiple day aspect of this excessive heat will add to the impact. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. 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 loose fitting clothing when possible. 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.
August 22, 20233 yr Author NZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>034-038-045-053-061>063-070>074- 222000- /O.EXT.KLMK.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230826T0300Z/ Orange-Washington IN-Scott IN-Jefferson IN-Dubois-Crawford-Perry- Harrison IN-Floyd-Clark IN-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio- Grayson-Hardin-Bullitt-Jefferson KY-Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby- Spencer-Nelson-Larue-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Logan-Warren-Simpson- Allen-Barren- Including the cities of Paoli, Salem, Scottsburg, Madison, Jasper, English, Tell City, Corydon, New Albany, Jeffersonville, Lewisport, Hawesville, Hardinsburg, Brandenburg, Hartford, Leitchfield, Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville, Louisville, La Grange, Bedford, Milton, New Castle, Shelbyville, Taylorsville, Bardstown, Hodgenville, Morgantown, Brownsville, Horse Cave, Russellville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Providence, Scottsville, and Glasgow 316 AM EDT Tue Aug 22 2023 /216 AM CDT Tue Aug 22 2023/ ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values near 105 expected each of the next several days. Heat indices west of I-65 could exceed 109 by late week. Muggy nights with lows in the 70s will not provide much relief from daytime heat. * WHERE...Portions of southern Indiana and central Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Prolonged high heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. 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 loose fitting clothing when possible. 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.
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