Heat Advisory

Locations Affected

Louisville, KY ∙ Lexington, KY ∙ Bowling Green, KY ∙ Dundee, KY ∙ Dunnville, KY ∙ Hardinsburg, KY ∙ Farristown, KY ∙ Nolin Lake, KY ∙ Poindexter, KY ∙ Fountain Run, KY

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Louisville KY 316 PM EDT Fri Jul 3 2026 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 degrees. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values of 100-105 are expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. 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. 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.

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