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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY
520 PM CDT Sat Jul 19 2025


ILZ092-093-KYZ001>004-006-008-009-MOZ107>112-114-200100-
/O.CON.KPAH.XH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250720T0100Z/
Alexander-Pulaski-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-Graves-Marshall-
Calloway-Carter-Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New
Madrid-
Including the cities of Sikeston, Bardwell, Poplar Bluff,
Mayfield, Bloomfield, Van Buren, Charleston, New Madrid, Clinton,
Wickliffe, Cairo, Mound City, Benton, Hickman, Doniphan, and
Murray
520 PM CDT Sat Jul 19 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* 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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