Heat Advisory issued September 17 at 10:53AM CDT until September 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103-109 degrees can be expected.
* WHERE...all of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Record to near record hot temperatures and high humidity
may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Heat Advisory has been extended thru
Sunday for the entire Quad State Region. Although heat index values
will only be near 100, the prolonged period of late season hot
temperatures and high humidity will continue to elevate
heat-related health impacts.
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 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.
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