Weather Alert Watch
Severe Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning for Fleming; Montgomery; Bath +30 more

What: Dangerously hot conditions are expected through Friday, with afternoon heat index values near or exceeding 105 degrees and only limited relief at night. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity...

KYFleming; Montgomery; Bath; Rowan; Estill; Powell; Menifee; Rockcastle; Jackson; Pulaski; Laurel; Wayne; McCreary; Whitley; Knox; Bell; Harlan; Elliott; Morgan; Johnson; Wolfe; Magoffin; Floyd; Lee; Breathitt; Knott; Owsley; Perry; Clay; Leslie; Letcher; Martin; Pike

Official alert brief

WHAT

Dangerously hot conditions are expected through Friday, with afternoon heat index values near or exceeding 105 degrees and only limited relief at night.

WHERE

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

WHEN

Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

IMPACTS

Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

An extended period of hot and humid conditions continues through at least Friday with the most oppressive conditions expected on Thursday.

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.