West Paducah, KY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with daily heat index values up
to around 110 degrees.

* WHERE...All of southeast Missouri, the Purchase area of western
Kentucky, and far southwest Illinois along and west of a Benton to
Metropolis line.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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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