{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.66911bfc9643b05abf7fd8a8ba48012957b96a97.001.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 10:41AM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-03","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.66911bfc9643b05abf7fd8a8ba48012957b96a97.001.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Paducah KY"},"word_count":328,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 10:41AM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Jefferson; Wayne; Edwards; Wabash; Perry; 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; Webster; Hopkins; Christian; Henderson; Daviess; McLean; Muhlenberg; Todd; Perry; Bollinger; Cape Girardeau; Wayne; Carter; Ripley; Butler; Stoddard; Scott; Mississippi; New Madrid\n**Issued by:** NWS Paducah KY\n**Sent:** 2026-07-03T10:41:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-03T10:41:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-04T06:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning today, dangerously hot\nconditions with peak heat index values up to near 110 degrees. For\nthe Heat Advisory tomorrow, heat index values peak up to around\n105 degrees.\n\n* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western\nKentucky, and southeast Missouri.\n\n* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/\nthis evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ this\nevening to 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Saturday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during\nextreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high\nhumidity may cause heat illnesses.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight lows in the mid 70s will provide\nlittle relief during this prolonged, extended duration of\ndangerously high heat and humidity.\n\n## Instructions\nDrink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of\nthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.\n\nTake extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose\nfitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning\nor evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and\nheat stroke.\n\nMonitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.\n\nTo reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and\nHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in\nshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat\nshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an\nemergency! Call 9 1 1."}