…Dangerous heat and humidity Wednesday through Sunday…

.A large upper level high will produce a dome of heat and
humidity across the region through Sunday. The combination of the
heat and humidity will produce maximum heat index values over 100
degrees each day from the late morning to late afternoon hours,
with peak heat index values pushing 105 degrees or slightly higher
some areas. Actual high temperatures will be in the mid 90s, and
in a few places upper 90s.

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern
Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

Dangerous heat and humidity will spread across the region starting
today. The heat index will top 100 degrees this afternoon in most
areas. A Heat Advisory begins today around noon and runs through
the weekend. Please refer to the Advisory product for details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Thursday through Tuesday

Afternoon heat indices will continue to top 100 degrees through
the weekend with some locations peaking near or slightly higher
than 105 degrees. A Heat Advisory will continue through Sunday. Please
refer to the Advisory product for details.

A chance of thunderstorms returns late Saturday night into the
first part of next week. The main threats with any storms will be
lightning and heavy rain.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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