Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 4:15AM EDT until July 2 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 1:15am
Expires:
June 30, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to
115.
* WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and 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: