Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 12:05PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 9:05am
Expires:
June 30, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions are expected for several
consecutive days with afternoon heat index values exceeding 105
degrees and only limited relief at night.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and
southeast Kentucky.
* WHEN...Until 8 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 is anticipated through at least Friday - with the most
oppressive conditions expected on Thursday.
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.
Area Description:
Fleming; Montgomery; Bath; Rowan; Estill; Powell; Menifee; Rockcastle; Jackson; Pulaski; Laurel; Wayne; McCreary; Whitley; Knox; Bell; Harlan; Elliott; Morgan; Johnson; Wolfe; Magoffin; Floyd; Lee; Breathitt; Knott; Owsley; Perry; Clay; Leslie; Letcher; Martin; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: