Extreme Heat Warning WKY (New Event)

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY
212 PM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025

ILZ080-081-084-085-088-089-092>094-KYZ001>006-008-009-MOZ076-086-087-
100-107>112-114-220315-
/O.CON.KPAH.XH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250725T0000Z/
Perry IL-Franklin-Jackson-Williamson-Union-Johnson-Alexander-
Pulaski-Massac-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-
Marshall-Calloway-Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-
Carter-Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
Including the cities of Mayfield, Jonesboro, Van Buren, New
Madrid, Bardwell, Doniphan, Metropolis, Herrin, Sikeston, Cape
Girardeau, Murphysboro, Marble Hill, Bloomfield, Hickman, Benton,
Charleston, Murray, Jackson, Pinckneyville, Cairo, Clinton, West
Frankfort, Piedmont, Paducah, Mound City, Carbondale, Poplar
Bluff, Wickliffe, Perryville, and Vienna
212 PM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and
  southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

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.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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.