Extreme Heat Warning for Greenup; Carter; Boyd +33 more
What: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme, prolonged high heat and humidity events. Where: Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and the lowlands and...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106.
WHERE
Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and the lowlands and western foothills of West Virginia.
WHEN
Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
IMPACTS
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme, prolonged high heat and humidity events.
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. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.