Extreme Heat Warning (New Event)

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1214 AM CDT Sun Jul 26 2026

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Jefferson-Perry IL-Franklin-Jackson-Williamson-Union-Johnson-Pope-
Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-
McCracken-Graves-Livingston-Marshall-Calloway-Perry MO-Bollinger-
Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter-Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott-
Mississippi-New Madrid-
Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Pinckneyville,
West Frankfort, Carbondale, Murphysboro, Herrin, Jonesboro,
Vienna, Golconda, Cairo, Mound City, Metropolis, Hickman,
Clinton, Bardwell, Wickliffe, Paducah, Mayfield, Smithland,
Benton, Murray, Perryville, Marble Hill, Cape Girardeau, Jackson,
Piedmont, Van Buren, Doniphan, Poplar Bluff, Bloomfield,
Sikeston, Charleston, and New Madrid
1214 AM CDT Sun Jul 26 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, Dangerously hot conditions
  with heat index values up to 112 degrees expected, with locally
  higher values possible. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values
  up to around 109 degrees expected, with locally higher values
  possible.

* WHERE...All of southeast Missouri, and neighboring portions of
  southwest Illinois and far western Kentucky.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM this morning
  to 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 7 PM
  this evening to 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This Warning and Advisory is in effect
  along and west of a line from Mount Vernon, Illinois, to Murray,
  Kentucky.

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.