Heat Advisory
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY
251 AM CDT Wed Jul 19 2017
…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.
…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT
SUNDAY…
* TIMING…Wednesday afternoon through Sunday evening.
* HEAT INDEX VALUES…topping the 100 degree mark from midday
through late afternoon, peaking near 105 degrees or slightly
higher in some areas.
* IMPACTS…The combination of hot temperatures and high
humidity will lead to an increased risk of heat related stress
and 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.
Additionally, cooling centers are open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm through the advisory at the Joe Creason Community Center in Benton and the Hardin Community Center.