Heat Advisory for Hancock; Breckinridge; Ohio +18 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Adair, Allen, Barren, Breckinridge, Butler, Cumberland, Edmonson, Grayson and 13 more
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- Moderate
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What is happening
What: Heat index values up to 108 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Portions of north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. When: From 11 AM CDT /noon EDT/ this morning to 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ this evening.
What the bulletin says to do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. * WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /noon EDT/ this morning to 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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Heat Advisory issued August 14 at 4:25AM CDT until August 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Louisville KY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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