Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 10:16AM CDT until July 3 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with peak afternoon heat index values up to around 110 degrees can be expected. For the Heat Advisory on Independence Day, peak afternoon heat index values up to around 105 degrees are anticipated.
* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT /9 PM Edt/ Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM CDT /9 PM Edt/ Friday to 8 PM CDT /9 PM Edt/ Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during prolonged duration extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight lows will only fall into the mid 70s, providing little relief during this prolonged, extended duration of dangerously high heat and humidity.
Source: NWS / NOAA weather