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Location: Sassafras, KY
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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 6:15 AM Jul. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...Locally Dense Fog in the Valleys This Morning...

Mostly clear skies, light winds, and ample low-level moisture are
helping areas of valley fog to develop and become dense this
morning. Visibilities will be below a quarter of a mile at times
in some locations. Be sure to slow down and use your low beam
headlights when you encounter any fog. Look for visibilities to
start improving after 8 AM.

Extreme Heat Warning
Issued: 6:00 AM Jul. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values near or
exceeding 105 degrees. Additionally, low temperatures mainly in
the 70s will provide only limited relief tonight.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast
Kentucky.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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