Weather Alert Watch
Severe Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning for Fleming; Montgomery; Bath +11 more

What: For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 degrees through this evening. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 102 degrees are expected on Saturday. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase...

KYFleming; Montgomery; Bath; Rowan; Estill; Powell; Menifee; Rockcastle; Jackson; Pulaski; Laurel; Wayne; McCreary; Whitley

Official alert brief

WHAT

For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 degrees through this evening. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 102 degrees are expected on Saturday.

WHERE

Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Kentucky.

WHEN

For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 9 PM EDT Saturday.

IMPACTS

Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.