975 WWUS73 KPAH 260514 NPWPAH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Paducah KY 1214 AM CDT Sun Jul 26 2026 ILZ075-080-081-084-085-088>090-092>094-KYZ001>009-MOZ076-086-087-100-107>112-114-262100- /O.EXB.KPAH.HT.Y.0006.260727T0000Z-260729T0000Z/ /O.CON.KPAH.XH.W.0003.260726T1600Z-260727T0000Z/ Jefferson-Perry IL-Franklin-Jackson-Williamson-Union-Johnson-Pope- Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard- McCracken-Graves-Livingston-Marshall-Calloway-Perry MO-Bollinger- Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter-Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott- Mississippi-New Madrid- Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Pinckneyville, West Frankfort, Carbondale, Murphysboro, Herrin, Jonesboro, Vienna, Golconda, Cairo, Mound City, Metropolis, Hickman, Clinton, Bardwell, Wickliffe, Paducah, Mayfield, Smithland, Benton, Murray, Perryville, Marble Hill, Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Piedmont, Van Buren, Doniphan, Poplar Bluff, Bloomfield, Sikeston, Charleston, and New Madrid 1214 AM CDT Sun Jul 26 2026 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 degrees expected, with locally higher values possible. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to around 109 degrees expected, with locally higher values possible. * WHERE...All of southeast Missouri, and neighboring portions of southwest Illinois and far western Kentucky. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This Warning and Advisory is in effect along and west of a line from Mount Vernon, Illinois, to Murray, Kentucky. 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. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. && $$ ILZ076>078-082-083-086-087-091-INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ010>022-262100- /O.CON.KPAH.HT.Y.0006.260726T1600Z-260727T0000Z/ Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Hamilton-White-Saline-Gallatin-Hardin- Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-Warrick-Spencer-Crittenden-Lyon- Trigg-Caldwell-Union KY-Webster-Hopkins-Christian-Henderson- Daviess-McLean-Muhlenberg-Todd- Including the cities of Fairfield, Albion, Mount Carmel, McLeansboro, Carmi, Harrisburg, Shawneetown, Elizabethtown, Fort Branch, Petersburg, Poseyville, Evansville, Boonville, Rockport, Marion, Eddyville, Cadiz, Princeton, Morganfield, Dixon, Madisonville, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Owensboro, Calhoun, Greenville, and Elkton 1214 AM CDT Sun Jul 26 2026 /114 AM EDT Sun Jul 26 2026/ ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /NOON EDT/ THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to around 105 degrees expected, with locally higher values possible. * WHERE...All of southwest Indiana, and neighboring portions of southeast Illinois, northwest Kentucky, and the Pennyrile region of western Kentucky east of the Lakes. * WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /noon EDT/ to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This Advisory is in effect along and east of a line from Fairfield, Illinois, to Cadiz, Kentucky. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. && $$