Extreme Heat Warning

Locations Affected

Charleston, WV ∙ Flatwoods, WV ∙ Gypsy, WV ∙ New Marshfield, OH ∙ Portland, OH ∙ Kenova, WV ∙ Newport, OH ∙ Yawkey, WV ∙ Cross Lanes, WV ∙ Marmet, WV

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 408 AM EDT Sun Jun 22 2025 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * 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. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. 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. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

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