Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1247 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
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Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-
Metcalfe-
Including the cities of Horse Cave, Hardinsburg, Franklin,
Elizabethtown, Hartford, Lewisport, Providence, Scottsville,
Tompkinsville, Hawesville, Brandenburg, Bowling Green, Glasgow,
Jasper, Leitchfield, Tell City, Russellville, Morgantown, Edmonton,
Hodgenville, and Brownsville
1247 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026 /1147 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026/
...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana and north central, northwest, and south
central Kentucky.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
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.
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.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1247 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
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Crawford-Green-Cumberland-
Including the cities of Burkesville, Greensburg, and English
1247 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026 /1147 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026/
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Crawford County. In Kentucky, Cumberland and
Green Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
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.
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.
&&
$$
BJS
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY
316 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
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Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton-
White-Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Union-Johnson-Pope-Hardin-
Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-Warrick-
Spencer-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-Livingston-
Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-Union KY-Webster-
Hopkins-Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean-Muhlenberg-Todd-Perry MO-
Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter-Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-
Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
Including the cities of Doniphan, Paducah, Hickman, Princeton,
Wickliffe, Mound City, Benton, Petersburg, Vienna, Evansville,
Boonville, Bardwell, Cape Girardeau, Hopkinsville, Charleston,
Owensboro, Mayfield, Piedmont, Elizabethtown, Cadiz, Murphysboro,
Pinckneyville, Eddyville, McLeansboro, Jonesboro, Dixon, Poseyville,
Madisonville, Bloomfield, Sikeston, Greenville, Mount Carmel,
Morganfield, Henderson, Murray, Smithland, Carmi, New Madrid, Herrin,
Mount Vernon, Cairo, Rockport, Harrisburg, Jackson, Perryville, West
Frankfort, Marble Hill, Van Buren, Poplar Bluff, Clinton, Marion,
Elkton, Fort Branch, Calhoun, Metropolis, Carbondale, Shawneetown,
Albion, Fairfield, and Golconda
316 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026 /416 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026/
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to around 105 degrees can be expected.
* 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.
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.
&&
$$
RST
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Nashville TN
951 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
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/O.EXT.KOHX.HT.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260921T0000Z/
Stewart-Montgomery-Robertson-Sumner-Macon-Clay-Houston-Humphreys-
Dickson-Cheatham-Davidson-Wilson-Trousdale-Smith-Jackson-Putnam-
Overton-Perry-Hickman-Lewis-Williamson-Maury-Marshall-Rutherford-
Cannon-De Kalb-White-Bedford-Coffee-Warren-Wayne-Lawrence-Giles-
Including the cities of Clifton, Celina, Dickson, Manchester,
Hartsville, Franklin, Clarksville, Waverly, Ashland City, Linden,
Kingston Springs, Livingston, Mount Juliet, Lewisburg, Dover,
Goodlettsville, Gainesboro, Brentwood, Smithville, Centerville,
Nashville, Columbia, Murfreesboro, Lawrenceburg, Cookeville,
Gordonsville, Lobelville, Hendersonville, McMinnville, Tennessee
Ridge, McEwen, South Carthage, Carthage, Erin, Woodbury, Shelbyville,
La Vergne, Lafayette, Waynesboro, Sparta, Tullahoma, Pulaski,
Hohenwald, Gallatin, New Johnsonville, Smyrna, Springfield, and
Lebanon
951 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.
* WHERE...Across Middle Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
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.
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.
&&
$$
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1137 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
ILZ062-063-066>068-071>073-191100-
Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
1137 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Illinois.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Isolated thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening.
While severe storms are not likely, any storms could produce heavy
rainfall and localized flooding.
Outside of the storms, the heat index will top out around 100
degrees this afternoon.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Heat indices will again reach around 100 degrees Saturday.
Additional thunderstorm chances are expected Sunday through Monday
night. Some of these storms could produce locally heavy rain, and a
few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Sunday afternoon and
evening. Damaging wind gusts and isolated hail will be the primary
concern.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight.
$$
Geelhart
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY
339 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
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100-107>112-114-190845-
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White-Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Union-Johnson-Pope-
Hardin-Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-
Warrick-Spencer-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-
Livingston-Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-
Union KY-Webster-Hopkins-Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean-
Muhlenberg-Todd-Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter-
Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
339 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026 /439 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern
Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast
Missouri.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Heat Advisory is in effect through tonight for the entire
region. Refer to the Heat Advisory for more information.
A few thunderstorms are possible this afternoon into this evening
across southwest Indiana, northwest Kentucky into the Pennyrile
region, and southern Illinois mainly along and north of Route 13.
The main concerns with storms will be lightning and brief heavy
rainfall.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
A Heat Advisory remains in effect through early Sunday evening
for the entire region. Refer to the Heat Advisory for more
information.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible late Sunday
night through Tuesday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
331 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
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Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Howard-Fountain-Vermillion-Parke-Vigo-Clay-
Owen-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-
331 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Thunderstorms are possible early this morning. Gusty winds, locally
heavy rain, and lightning are possible with any storm.
Heat indices near 100 will occur in far southern portions of central
Indiana this afternoon.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Chances for thunderstorms will continue for much of the time into
early next week. Locally heavy rain is possible with any storm. On
Saturday, and isolated strong to marginally severe storm with
damaging winds is possible.
Max heat indices in the upper 90s to around 100 are expected across
the southern half of the area Saturday afternoon.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.
&&
More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
331 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
INZ067>071-190745-
Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-
331 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Thunderstorms are possible early this morning with isolated storms
possible again this afternoon for parts of the area. Gusty winds,
locally heavy rain, and lightning are possible with any storm.
Heat indices near 100 are expected across much of the area this
afternoon.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Chances for thunderstorms will continue for much of the time into
early next week. Locally heavy rain is possible with any storm. On
Saturday, and isolated strong to marginally severe storm with
damaging winds is possible.
Max heat indices in the upper 90s to around 100 are expected Saturday
afternoon.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.
&&
More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
331 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
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Clinton-Montgomery-Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-
Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-Rush-
Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Jennings-
331 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Thunderstorms are possible early this morning. Some locations may
receive multiple rounds of storms which could lead to flooding.
Any storm will also be capable of gusty winds and lightning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Chances for thunderstorms will continue for much of the time into
early next week. Locally heavy rain is possible with any storm. On
Saturday, and isolated strong to marginally severe storm with
damaging winds is possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.
&&
More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson KY
225 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
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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-
225 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a portion of eastern Kentucky.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Heat indices will approach 100 degrees this afternoon west of I-75.
A few thunderstorms are also possible, mainly this afternoon and
evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Thunderstorms are possible for at least parts of the area from
Saturday through Wednesday, especially during the afternoon and
evening hours.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
GEERTSON
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1214 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
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005-006-008-190415-
Cherokee-Clay-Scott TN-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-
Sullivan-Johnson-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen-
Northwest Cocke-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Northwest Greene-
Southeast Greene-Washington TN-Unicoi-Northwest Carter-
Southeast Carter-Roane-Loudon-Knox-Jefferson-Northwest Blount-
Blount Smoky Mountains-North Sevier-Sevier Smoky Mountains-
Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-Meigs-McMinn-Northwest Monroe-
Southeast Monroe-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-West Polk-East Polk-Lee-
Wise-Scott VA-Russell-Washington VA-
1214 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026 /1114 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest North
Carolina...east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Hot and humid conditions are expected this afternoon with heat
index values reaching to near or above 100 degrees in the central
and southern valley.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Hot and humid conditions will continue through the weekend with
heat index values reaching near or above 100 degrees in the
central and southern valley.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not needed at this time.
$$
