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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
444 AM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026

KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-021900-
/O.CON.KJKL.XH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260704T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Prestonsburg, Hindman, Pippa Passes,
Frenchburg, Paintsville, Pineville, Pikeville, Campton, Harlan,
Clay City, Middlesboro, Williamsburg, Camargo, Booneville, Sandy
Hook, London, Hazard, Annville, Jeffersonville, Irvine, Stearns,
Ravenna, Barbourville, Salyersville, Hyden, Whitesburg, South
Williamson, Morehead, Stanton, Mount Sterling, Inez, Jackson,
Elkhorn City, Corbin, Mount Vernon, Beattyville, Wheelwright,
Owingsville, Manchester, Coal Run, Somerset, Jenkins, Cumberland,
Burnside, Brodhead, Flemingsburg, Monticello, Whitley City, West
Liberty, and McKee
444 AM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values near or
  exceeding 105 degrees. Additionally, low temperatures in the 70s
  will provide 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 continues through at least Friday - with the most
  oppressive conditions expected on today.

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.

&&

$$

DJ

Heat Safety Information

For additional heat safety information, go to https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat.