August 21, 20233 yr URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Louisville KY 349 AM EDT Mon Aug 21 2023 KYZ035>037-039>041-046>048-212100- /O.NEW.KLMK.HT.Y.0004.230821T1700Z-230822T0100Z/ Franklin-Scott KY-Harrison KY-Anderson-Woodford-Fayette- Washington KY-Mercer-Jessamine- Including the cities of Frankfort, Georgetown, Cynthiana, Lawrenceburg, Versailles, Lexington, Springfield, Harrodsburg, and Nicholasville 349 AM EDT Mon Aug 21 2023 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 105 expected this afternoon. * WHERE...Franklin, Scott, Harrison, Anderson, Woodford, Fayette, Washington, Mercer and Jessamine Counties in central Kentucky. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. 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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