URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY

…Hazardous levels of heat and humidity to continue through
Sunday…

.A large upper level high will be slow to break down through the
weekend, resulting in persistent heat and humidity.

…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY…

* TIMING…Today through Sunday evening.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES…Peak heat indices will range from 105 to 110
degrees today and Saturday. On Sunday, anticipated thunderstorm
activity should limit heat indices to between 100 and 105. In
addition, overnight lows will be only in the mid 70s.

* IMPACTS…The combination of hot temperatures and high
humidity will lead to an increased risk of heat-related illness.
The very young, the elderly, those without air conditioning,
and those participating in strenuous outdoor activities will be
the most susceptible. Also, car interiors will reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids…stay in an air-conditioned
room…stay out of the sun…and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

A Heat Advisory remains in effect today. Peak heat index values
from 105 to 110 degrees will be likely most areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Saturday through Thursday

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for Saturday and Sunday. Peak
heat index values will range from 105 to 110 degrees Saturday, and
100 to 105 degrees Sunday.

There is an on and off chance of thunderstorms from Saturday night
through the middle of next week. Lightning, locally heavy rain and
gusty winds will be the main hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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