Heat Advisory issued September 19 at 10:19AM CDT until September 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
WHAT: Peak Heat Index values up to around 100 degrees this
weekend.
WHERE: All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
WHEN: Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Sunday.
IMPACTS: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The Heat Advisory was extended thru the
weekend due to the prolonged high heat conditions that have
basically been ongoing for the entirety of the past week; this
continues to heighten the risk of heat-related health impacts.
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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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.