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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY
207 AM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025


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Perry IL-Franklin-Jackson-Williamson-Union-Johnson-Massac-
McCracken-Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-
Including the cities of Murphysboro, Herrin, West Frankfort, Cape
Girardeau, Pinckneyville, Jonesboro, Marble Hill, Carbondale,
Perryville, Jackson, Paducah, Piedmont, Vienna, and Metropolis
207 AM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values from 105 
  to 110.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and 
  southeast Missouri.

* 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.

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.

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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