Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 11:36PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 8:36pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions are expected for several
consecutive days with afternoon heat index values near or
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: