Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 29 at 11:47AM EDT until July 2 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 29, 2026 - 8:47am
Expires:
June 30, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with peak heat index values
between 100 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Mild overnight
temperatures will also not allow for much reprieve from the hot
and humid conditions.
* WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north
central, northwest, and south central Kentucky.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Orange; Washington; Scott; Jefferson; Dubois; Crawford; Perry; Harrison; Floyd; Clark; Hancock; Breckinridge; Meade; Ohio; Grayson; Hardin; Bullitt; Jefferson; Oldham; Trimble; Henry; Shelby; Franklin; Scott; Harrison; Spencer; Anderson; Woodford; Fayette; Bourbon; Nicholas; Nelson; Washington; Mercer; Jessamine; Clark; Larue; Marion; Boyle; Garrard; Madison; Butler; Edmonson; Hart; Green; Taylor; Casey; Lincoln; Logan; Warren; Simpson; Allen; Barren; Monroe; Metcalfe; Adair; Russell; Cumberland; Clinton
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: