Extreme Heat Warning issued August 14 at 11:05PM CDT until August 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with daily heat indices in the
triple digits up to around 110 degrees; localized higher heat
indices are possible.
* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Maximum heat indices Friday ranged from 102
degrees to 113 degrees. This weekend will see similar numbers, as
actual air temperatures top out from the mid 90s to around 100
degrees.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
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