Extreme Heat Warning for Greenup; Carter; Boyd +33 more
What: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Where: Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern,...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108.
WHERE
Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.
WHEN
Until 10 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 are expected, peaking 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. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.